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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,230.93 and 307.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,230.93 and 307.50 is: 461.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,230.93 = 307.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,230.93 = 307.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,230.93 × 307.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 378,510.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,510.98/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.34

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