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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.69, 1,197.13 and 310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.69, 1,197.13 and 310.77 is: 466.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.69 : 1,197.13 = 310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.69/1,197.13 = 310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.69x = 1,197.13 × 310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.69x = 372,032.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,032.09/797.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.39

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