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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.51, 1,230.87 and 300.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.51, 1,230.87 and 300.46 is: 450.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.51 : 1,230.87 = 300.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.51/1,230.87 = 300.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.51x = 1,230.87 × 300.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.51x = 369,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,827.20/820.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.73

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