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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.26, 1,206.56 and 256.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.26, 1,206.56 and 256.49 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.26 : 1,206.56 = 256.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.26/1,206.56 = 256.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.26x = 1,206.56 × 256.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.26x = 309,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,469.71/804.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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