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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.26, 1,196.07 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.26, 1,196.07 and 311.04 is: 466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.26 : 1,196.07 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.26/1,196.07 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.26x = 1,196.07 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.26x = 372,024.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,024.45/798.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.05

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