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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.48, 1,196.88 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.48, 1,196.88 and 311.52 is: 466.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.48 : 1,196.88 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.48/1,196.88 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.48x = 1,196.88 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.48x = 372,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,852.06/798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.95

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