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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.74, 1,198.13 and 304.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.74, 1,198.13 and 304.99 is: 457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.74 : 1,198.13 = 304.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.74/1,198.13 = 304.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.74x = 1,198.13 × 304.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.74x = 365,419.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,419.93/798.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.50

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