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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.25, 1,230.93 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.25, 1,230.93 and 307.25 is: 461.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.25 : 1,230.93 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.25/1,230.93 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.25x = 1,230.93 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.25x = 378,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,203.24/820.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.08

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