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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.71, 1,198.27 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.71, 1,198.27 and 305.12 is: 457.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.71 : 1,198.27 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.71/1,198.27 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.71x = 1,198.27 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.71x = 365,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,613.34/798.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.75

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