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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.67, 1,195.80 and 310.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.67, 1,195.80 and 310.61 is: 465.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.67 : 1,195.80 = 310.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.67/1,195.80 = 310.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.67x = 1,195.80 × 310.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.67x = 371,430.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,430.43/797.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.64

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