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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.21, 1,230.49 and 300.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.21, 1,230.49 and 300.21 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.21 : 1,230.49 = 300.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.21/1,230.49 = 300.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.21x = 1,230.49 × 300.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.21x = 369,402.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,402.91/820.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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