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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.15, 1,195 and 310.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.15, 1,195 and 310.08 is: 464.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.15 : 1,195 = 310.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.15/1,195 = 310.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.15x = 1,195 × 310.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.15x = 370,545.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,545.60/797.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.84

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