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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.67, 1,198.14 and 311.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.67, 1,198.14 and 311.65 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.67 : 1,198.14 = 311.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.67/1,198.14 = 311.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.67x = 1,198.14 × 311.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.67x = 373,400.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,400.33/798.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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