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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.03, 1,197.27 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.03, 1,197.27 and 304.56 is: 456.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.03 : 1,197.27 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.03/1,197.27 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.03x = 1,197.27 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.03x = 364,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,640.55/798.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.93

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