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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.18, 1,198.49 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.18, 1,198.49 and 312.18 is: 468.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.18 : 1,198.49 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.18/1,198.49 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.18x = 1,198.49 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.18x = 374,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,143.05/798.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.75

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