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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.48, 1,208.30 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.48, 1,208.30 and 257.46 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.48 : 1,208.30 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.48/1,208.30 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.48x = 1,208.30 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.48x = 311,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,088.92/805.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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