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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.70, 1,230.35 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.70, 1,230.35 and 409.30 is: 614.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.70 : 1,230.35 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.70/1,230.35 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.70x = 1,230.35 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.70x = 503,582.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,582.26/819.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.35

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