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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.42, 1,206.38 and 256.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.42, 1,206.38 and 256.48 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.42 : 1,206.38 = 256.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.42/1,206.38 = 256.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.42x = 1,206.38 × 256.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.42x = 309,408.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,408.52/804.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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