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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.02, 1,195.72 and 310.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.02, 1,195.72 and 310.62 is: 466.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.02 : 1,195.72 = 310.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.02/1,195.72 = 310.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.02x = 1,195.72 × 310.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.02x = 371,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,414.55/797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.00

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