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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.70, 1,230.28 and 300.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.70, 1,230.28 and 300.58 is: 450.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.70 : 1,230.28 = 300.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.70/1,230.28 = 300.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.70x = 1,230.28 × 300.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.70x = 369,797.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,797.56/820.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.59

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