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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.46, 1,206.77 and 256.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.46, 1,206.77 and 256.51 is: 384.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.46 : 1,206.77 = 256.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.46/1,206.77 = 256.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.46x = 1,206.77 × 256.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.46x = 309,545.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,545.40/804.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.79

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