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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798, 1,197.41 and 310.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798, 1,197.41 and 310.92 is: 466.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798 : 1,197.41 = 310.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798/1,197.41 = 310.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798x = 1,197.41 × 310.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798x = 372,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,297.16/798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.54

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