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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.57, 1,197.36 and 311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.57, 1,197.36 and 311.40 is: 466.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.57 : 1,197.36 = 311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.57/1,197.36 = 311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.57x = 1,197.36 × 311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.57x = 372,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,857.90/798.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.91

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