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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.73, 1,230.36 and 300.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.73, 1,230.36 and 300.37 is: 450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.73 : 1,230.36 = 300.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.73/1,230.36 = 300.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.73x = 1,230.36 × 300.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.73x = 369,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,560.16/820.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.28

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