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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.23, 1,206.48 and 256.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.23, 1,206.48 and 256.35 is: 384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.23 : 1,206.48 = 256.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.23/1,206.48 = 256.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.23x = 1,206.48 × 256.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.23x = 309,281.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,281.15/804.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.57

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