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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.47, 1,230.30 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.47, 1,230.30 and 272.46 is: 408.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.47 : 1,230.30 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.47/1,230.30 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.47x = 1,230.30 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.47x = 335,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,212.15/820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.56

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