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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.46, 1,230.30 and 300.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.46, 1,230.30 and 300.08 is: 449.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.46 : 1,230.30 = 300.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.46/1,230.30 = 300.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.46x = 1,230.30 × 300.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.46x = 369,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,191.50/820.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.98

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