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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.15, 1,205.46 and 255.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.15, 1,205.46 and 255.98 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.15 : 1,205.46 = 255.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.15/1,205.46 = 255.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.15x = 1,205.46 × 255.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.15x = 308,577.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,577.62/804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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