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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.09, 1,206.23 and 256.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.09, 1,206.23 and 256.44 is: 384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.09 : 1,206.23 = 256.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.09/1,206.23 = 256.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.09x = 1,206.23 × 256.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.09x = 309,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,324.34/804.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.69

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