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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.63, 1,196.69 and 311.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.63, 1,196.69 and 311.42 is: 466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.63 : 1,196.69 = 311.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.63/1,196.69 = 311.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.63x = 1,196.69 × 311.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.63x = 372,665.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,665.66/798.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.63

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