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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.41, 1,197.31 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.41, 1,197.31 and 336.41 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.41 : 1,197.31 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.41/1,197.31 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.41x = 1,197.31 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.41x = 402,787.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,787.06/798.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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