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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,230.30 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,230.30 and 272.60 is: 408.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,230.30 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,230.30 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,230.30 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 335,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,379.78/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.80

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