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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.06, 1,230.54 and 351.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.06, 1,230.54 and 351.49 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.06 : 1,230.54 = 351.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.06/1,230.54 = 351.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.06x = 1,230.54 × 351.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.06x = 432,522.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,522.50/820.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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