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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.36 and 305.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.27, 1,845.36 and 305.81 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.27 : 1,845.36 = 305.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.27/1,845.36 = 305.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.27x = 1,845.36 × 305.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.27x = 564,328.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,328.01/1,230.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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