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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.05, 1,195.80 and 309.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.05, 1,195.80 and 309.97 is: 465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.05 : 1,195.80 = 309.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.05/1,195.80 = 309.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.05x = 1,195.80 × 309.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.05x = 370,662.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,662.13/797.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.04

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