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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.32, 1,197.59 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.32, 1,197.59 and 305.03 is: 457.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.32 : 1,197.59 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.32/1,197.59 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.32x = 1,197.59 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.32x = 365,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,302.35/798.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.59

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