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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.83, 1,230.59 and 473.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.83, 1,230.59 and 473.77 is: 710.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.83 : 1,230.59 = 473.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.83/1,230.59 = 473.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.83x = 1,230.59 × 473.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.83x = 583,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,020.26/820.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.28

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