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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,230.27 and 473.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,230.27 and 473.70 is: 710.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,230.27 = 473.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,230.27 = 473.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,230.27 × 473.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 582,778.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,778.90/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.32

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