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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.62, 1,206.80 and 256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.62, 1,206.80 and 256.68 is: 384.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.62 : 1,206.80 = 256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.62/1,206.80 = 256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.62x = 1,206.80 × 256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.62x = 309,760.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,760.14/804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.98

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