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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.56, 1,230.12 and 300.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.56, 1,230.12 and 300.21 is: 450.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.56 : 1,230.12 = 300.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.56/1,230.12 = 300.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.56x = 1,230.12 × 300.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.56x = 369,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,294.33/820.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.05

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