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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.19, 1,197.28 and 311.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.19, 1,197.28 and 311.36 is: 467.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.19 : 1,197.28 = 311.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.19/1,197.28 = 311.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.19x = 1,197.28 × 311.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.19x = 372,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,779.50/798.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.03

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