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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.72, 1,230.67 and 300.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.72, 1,230.67 and 300.35 is: 450.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.72 : 1,230.67 = 300.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.72/1,230.67 = 300.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.72x = 1,230.67 × 300.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.72x = 369,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,631.73/820.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.37

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