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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.07, 1,197.41 and 311.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.07, 1,197.41 and 311.46 is: 467.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.07 : 1,197.41 = 311.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.07/1,197.41 = 311.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.07x = 1,197.41 × 311.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.07x = 372,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,945.32/798.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.31

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