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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.83, 1,230.38 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.83, 1,230.38 and 300.33 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.83 : 1,230.38 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.83/1,230.38 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.83x = 1,230.38 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.83x = 369,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,519.65/819.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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