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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.65, 1,197.79 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.65, 1,197.79 and 304.96 is: 457.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.65 : 1,197.79 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.65/1,197.79 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.65x = 1,197.79 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.65x = 365,274.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,274.28/798.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.36

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