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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.82, 1,231.26 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.82, 1,231.26 and 430.32 is: 645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.82 : 1,231.26 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.82/1,231.26 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.82x = 1,231.26 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.82x = 529,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,835.80/820.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.50

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