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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,197.96 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,197.96 and 311.84 is: 467.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,197.96 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,197.96 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,197.96 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 373,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,571.85/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.88

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