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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.96, 1,198.34 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.96, 1,198.34 and 312.36 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.96 : 1,198.34 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.96/1,198.34 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.96x = 1,198.34 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.96x = 374,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,305.93/798.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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