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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.31, 1,230.62 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.31, 1,230.62 and 272.52 is: 408.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.31 : 1,230.62 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.31/1,230.62 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.31x = 1,230.62 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.31x = 335,368.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,368.56/820.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.83

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