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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.50, 1,198.16 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.50, 1,198.16 and 311.42 is: 467.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.50 : 1,198.16 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.50/1,198.16 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.50x = 1,198.16 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.50x = 373,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,130.99/798.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.29

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