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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.37, 1,197.52 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.37, 1,197.52 and 311.51 is: 467.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.37 : 1,197.52 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.37/1,197.52 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.37x = 1,197.52 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.37x = 373,039.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,039.46/798.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.25

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