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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 797.87, 1,197.35 and 310.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 797.87, 1,197.35 and 310.86 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    797.87 : 1,197.35 = 310.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    797.87/1,197.35 = 310.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    797.87x = 1,197.35 × 310.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    797.87x = 372,206.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,206.67/797.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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