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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.49, 1,206.80 and 249.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.49, 1,206.80 and 249.32 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.49 : 1,206.80 = 249.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.49/1,206.80 = 249.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.49x = 1,206.80 × 249.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.49x = 300,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,883.02/804.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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