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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.32, 1,230.42 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.32, 1,230.42 and 272.49 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.32 : 1,230.42 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.32/1,230.42 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.32x = 1,230.42 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.32x = 335,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,277.15/820.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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