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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,206.80 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,206.80 and 256.47 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,206.80 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,206.80 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,206.80 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 309,508.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,508.00/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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