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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.69, 1,196.94 and 311.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.69, 1,196.94 and 311.07 is: 466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.69 : 1,196.94 = 311.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.69/1,196.94 = 311.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.69x = 1,196.94 × 311.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.69x = 372,332.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,332.13/798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.18

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