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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,195.26 and 309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,195.26 and 309.81 is: 464.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,195.26 = 309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,195.26 = 309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,195.26 × 309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 370,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,303.50/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.58

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