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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.49, 1,198.46 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.49, 1,198.46 and 336.61 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.49 : 1,198.46 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.49/1,198.46 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.49x = 1,198.46 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.49x = 403,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,413.62/798.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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