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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.64, 1,196.45 and 310.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.64, 1,196.45 and 310.69 is: 466.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.64 : 1,196.45 = 310.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.64/1,196.45 = 310.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.64x = 1,196.45 × 310.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.64x = 371,725.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,725.05/797.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.03

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