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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.47, 1,207.23 and 257.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.47, 1,207.23 and 257.03 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.47 : 1,207.23 = 257.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.47/1,207.23 = 257.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.47x = 1,207.23 × 257.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.47x = 310,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,294.33/804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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