Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.36, 1,229.82 and 307
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 820.36, 1,229.82 and 307 is: 460.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
820.36 : 1,229.82 = 307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
820.36/1,229.82 = 307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
820.36x = 1,229.82 × 307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
820.36x = 377,554.74 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,554.74/820.36 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 460.23
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