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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,220, 1,830.04 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,220, 1,830.04 and 308 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,220 : 1,830.04 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,220/1,830.04 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,220x = 1,830.04 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,220x = 563,652.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,652.32/1,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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