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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.49, 1,230.32 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.49, 1,230.32 and 272.48 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.49 : 1,230.32 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.49/1,230.32 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.49x = 1,230.32 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.49x = 335,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,237.76/820.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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