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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.39, 1,230.23 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.39, 1,230.23 and 300.26 is: 450.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.39 : 1,230.23 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.39/1,230.23 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.39x = 1,230.23 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.39x = 369,382.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,382.75/820.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.25

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