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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.71, 1,230.12 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.71, 1,230.12 and 326.66 is: 489.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.71 : 1,230.12 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.71/1,230.12 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.71x = 1,230.12 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.71x = 401,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,824.85/820.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.61

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