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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.31, 1,229.72 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.31, 1,229.72 and 300.20 is: 450.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.31 : 1,229.72 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.31/1,229.72 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.31x = 1,229.72 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.31x = 369,154.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,154.29/820.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.02

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