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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.19, 1,197.07 and 310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.19, 1,197.07 and 310.97 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.19 : 1,197.07 = 310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.19/1,197.07 = 310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.19x = 1,197.07 × 310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.19x = 372,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,252.86/798.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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