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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.04, 1,198.08 and 311.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.04, 1,198.08 and 311.51 is: 467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.04 : 1,198.08 = 311.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.04/1,198.08 = 311.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.04x = 1,198.08 × 311.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.04x = 373,213.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,213.90/799.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.08

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