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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.19, 1,196.73 and 310.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.19, 1,196.73 and 310.67 is: 465.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.19 : 1,196.73 = 310.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.19/1,196.73 = 310.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.19x = 1,196.73 × 310.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.19x = 371,788.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,788.11/798.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.79

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