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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798.99, 1,198.50 and 312.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798.99, 1,198.50 and 312.06 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798.99 : 1,198.50 = 312.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798.99/1,198.50 = 312.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798.99x = 1,198.50 × 312.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798.99x = 374,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,003.91/798.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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