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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.40, 1,197.80 and 311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.40, 1,197.80 and 311.44 is: 467.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.40 : 1,197.80 = 311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.40/1,197.80 = 311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.40x = 1,197.80 × 311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.40x = 373,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,042.83/798.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.24

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