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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.29, 1,195.76 and 310.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.29, 1,195.76 and 310.33 is: 465.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.29 : 1,195.76 = 310.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.29/1,195.76 = 310.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.29x = 1,195.76 × 310.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.29x = 371,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,075.00/797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.42

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