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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,230.64, 1,845.94 and 306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,230.64, 1,845.94 and 306.20 is: 459.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,230.64 : 1,845.94 = 306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,230.64/1,845.94 = 306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,230.64x = 1,845.94 × 306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,230.64x = 565,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,231.83/1,230.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.30

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