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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.44, 1,198.07 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.44, 1,198.07 and 330.26 is: 495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.44 : 1,198.07 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.44/1,198.07 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.44x = 1,198.07 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.44x = 395,674.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,674.60/798.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.56

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