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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.28, 1,230.42 and 272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.28, 1,230.42 and 272.36 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.28 : 1,230.42 = 272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.28/1,230.42 = 272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.28x = 1,230.42 × 272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.28x = 335,117.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,117.19/820.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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