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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.67, 1,207.04 and 256.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.67, 1,207.04 and 256.84 is: 385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.67 : 1,207.04 = 256.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.67/1,207.04 = 256.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.67x = 1,207.04 × 256.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.67x = 310,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,016.15/804.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.27

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