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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.96, 1,231.54 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.96, 1,231.54 and 300.90 is: 451.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.96 : 1,231.54 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.96/1,231.54 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.96x = 1,231.54 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.96x = 370,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,570.39/820.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.39

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