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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.05, 1,197.11 and 311.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.05, 1,197.11 and 311.06 is: 466.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.05 : 1,197.11 = 311.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.05/1,197.11 = 311.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.05x = 1,197.11 × 311.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.05x = 372,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,367.83/798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.60

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