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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.20, 1,196.70 and 311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.20, 1,196.70 and 311 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.20 : 1,196.70 = 311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.20/1,196.70 = 311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.20x = 1,196.70 × 311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.20x = 372,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,173.70/798.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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