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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.98, 1,197.63 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.98, 1,197.63 and 312.02 is: 467.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.98 : 1,197.63 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.98/1,197.63 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.98x = 1,197.63 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.98x = 373,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,684.51/798.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.70

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