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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.45, 1,206.51 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.45, 1,206.51 and 256.68 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.45 : 1,206.51 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.45/1,206.51 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.45x = 1,206.51 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.45x = 309,686.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,686.99/804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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