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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.21, 1,197.63 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.21, 1,197.63 and 311.18 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.21 : 1,197.63 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.21/1,197.63 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.21x = 1,197.63 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.21x = 372,672.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,672.52/798.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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