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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.08, 1,196.82 and 311.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.08, 1,196.82 and 311.08 is: 466.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.08 : 1,196.82 = 311.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.08/1,196.82 = 311.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.08x = 1,196.82 × 311.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.08x = 372,306.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,306.77/798.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.50

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