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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,209.80 and 258.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,209.80 and 258.48 is: 387.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,209.80 = 258.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,209.80 = 258.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,209.80 × 258.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 312,709.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,709.10/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.75

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