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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,229.94 and 300.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,229.94 and 300.06 is: 449.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,229.94 = 300.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,229.94 = 300.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,229.94 × 300.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 369,055.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,055.80/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.99

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