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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.47, 1,230.93 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.47, 1,230.93 and 358.29 is: 537.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.47 : 1,230.93 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.47/1,230.93 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.47x = 1,230.93 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.47x = 441,029.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,029.91/820.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.53

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