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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.11, 1,230.66 and 326.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.11, 1,230.66 and 326.43 is: 489.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.11 : 1,230.66 = 326.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.11/1,230.66 = 326.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.11x = 1,230.66 × 326.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.11x = 401,724.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,724.34/820.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.84

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