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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,230.50 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,230.50 and 300.72 is: 450.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,230.50 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,230.50 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,230.50 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 370,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,035.96/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.79

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