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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.17, 1,197.31 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.17, 1,197.31 and 335.49 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.17 : 1,197.31 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.17/1,197.31 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.17x = 1,197.31 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.17x = 401,680.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,680.83/798.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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