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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,206.61 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,206.61 and 256.64 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,206.61 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,206.61 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,206.61 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 309,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,664.39/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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