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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,206.90 and 256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,206.90 and 256.74 is: 385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,206.90 = 256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,206.90 = 256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,206.90 × 256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 309,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,859.51/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.17

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