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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.42, 1,197.68 and 311.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.42, 1,197.68 and 311.43 is: 467.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.42 : 1,197.68 = 311.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.42/1,197.68 = 311.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.42x = 1,197.68 × 311.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.42x = 372,991.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,991.93/798.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.16

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