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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.49, 1,195.34 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.49, 1,195.34 and 310.23 is: 464.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.49 : 1,195.34 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.49/1,195.34 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.49x = 1,195.34 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.49x = 370,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,828.78/797.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.99

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