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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.45, 1,230.42 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.45, 1,230.42 and 272.51 is: 408.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.45 : 1,230.42 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.45/1,230.42 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.45x = 1,230.42 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.45x = 335,295.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,295.60/820.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.68

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