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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.46, 1,198.03 and 336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.46, 1,198.03 and 336.34 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.46 : 1,198.03 = 336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.46/1,198.03 = 336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.46x = 1,198.03 × 336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.46x = 402,945.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,945.41/798.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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