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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,208.02 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,208.02 and 257.70 is: 386.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,208.02 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,208.02 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,208.02 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 311,306.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,306.75/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.49

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