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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,230.96 and 410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,230.96 and 410.30 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,230.96 = 410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,230.96 = 410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,230.96 × 410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 505,062.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,062.89/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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