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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.91, 694.18 and 251.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.91, 694.18 and 251.79 is: 377.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.91 : 694.18 = 251.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.91/694.18 = 251.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.91x = 694.18 × 251.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.91x = 174,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,788.13/462.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.59

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