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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.51, 1,198.01 and 336.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.51, 1,198.01 and 336.49 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.51 : 1,198.01 = 336.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.51/1,198.01 = 336.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.51x = 1,198.01 × 336.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.51x = 403,118.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,118.38/798.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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