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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.44, 1,195.38 and 310.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.44, 1,195.38 and 310.12 is: 464.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.44 : 1,195.38 = 310.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.44/1,195.38 = 310.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.44x = 1,195.38 × 310.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.44x = 370,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,711.25/797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.88

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