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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.80, 1,197.50 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.80, 1,197.50 and 312.20 is: 468.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.80 : 1,197.50 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.80/1,197.50 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.80x = 1,197.50 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.80x = 373,851.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,851.95/798.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.02

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