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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.85, 1,196.57 and 310.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.85, 1,196.57 and 310.91 is: 466.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.85 : 1,196.57 = 310.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.85/1,196.57 = 310.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.85x = 1,196.57 × 310.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.85x = 372,020.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,020.37/797.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.28

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