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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463.68, 694.85 and 255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463.68, 694.85 and 255 is: 382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463.68 : 694.85 = 255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463.68/694.85 = 255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463.68x = 694.85 × 255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463.68x = 177,186.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,186.75/463.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.13

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