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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.98, 1,231.47 and 301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.98, 1,231.47 and 301.12 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.98 : 1,231.47 = 301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.98/1,231.47 = 301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.98x = 1,231.47 × 301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.98x = 370,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,817.17/820.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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