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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.30, 1,230.15 and 436.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.30, 1,230.15 and 436.10 is: 653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.30 : 1,230.15 = 436.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.30/1,230.15 = 436.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.30x = 1,230.15 × 436.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.30x = 536,468.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,468.42/821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.19

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