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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.05, 1,230.09 and 457.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.05, 1,230.09 and 457.15 is: 685.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.05 : 1,230.09 = 457.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.05/1,230.09 = 457.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.05x = 1,230.09 × 457.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.05x = 562,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,335.64/820.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.73

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