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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.30, 1,197 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.30, 1,197 and 310.94 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.30 : 1,197 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.30/1,197 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.30x = 1,197 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.30x = 372,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,195.18/798.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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