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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,230.22 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,230.22 and 272.58 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,230.22 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,230.22 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,230.22 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 335,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,333.37/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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