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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.40, 1,196.10 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.40, 1,196.10 and 310.32 is: 465.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.40 : 1,196.10 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.40/1,196.10 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.40x = 1,196.10 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.40x = 371,173.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,173.75/797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.48

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