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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.60, 1,196.28 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.60, 1,196.28 and 310.60 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.60 : 1,196.28 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.60/1,196.28 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.60x = 1,196.28 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.60x = 371,564.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,564.57/797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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