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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,196.74 and 311.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,196.74 and 311.24 is: 466.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,196.74 = 311.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,196.74 = 311.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,196.74 × 311.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 372,473.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,473.36/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.58

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