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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.31, 1,230.54 and 272.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.31, 1,230.54 and 272.50 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.31 : 1,230.54 = 272.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.31/1,230.54 = 272.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.31x = 1,230.54 × 272.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.31x = 335,322.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,322.15/820.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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