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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.95, 1,230.12 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.95, 1,230.12 and 300.06 is: 450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.95 : 1,230.12 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.95/1,230.12 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.95x = 1,230.12 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.95x = 369,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,109.81/819.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.16

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