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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.07, 1,196.28 and 310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.07, 1,196.28 and 310.47 is: 465.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.07 : 1,196.28 = 310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.07/1,196.28 = 310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.07x = 1,196.28 × 310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.07x = 371,409.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,409.05/797.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.97

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