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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,197.49 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,197.49 and 311.74 is: 467.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,197.49 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,197.49 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,197.49 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 373,301.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,301.76/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.33

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