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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.60, 1,230.99 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.60, 1,230.99 and 300.66 is: 451.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.60 : 1,230.99 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.60/1,230.99 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.60x = 1,230.99 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.60x = 370,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,109.45/820.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.02

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