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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.67, 1,208.49 and 257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.67, 1,208.49 and 257.89 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.67 : 1,208.49 = 257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.67/1,208.49 = 257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.67x = 1,208.49 × 257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.67x = 311,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,657.49/805.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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