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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.62, 1,197.95 and 304.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.62, 1,197.95 and 304.87 is: 457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.62 : 1,197.95 = 304.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.62/1,197.95 = 304.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.62x = 1,197.95 × 304.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.62x = 365,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,214.50/798.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.31

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