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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.06, 1,198.78 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.06, 1,198.78 and 311.98 is: 468.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.06 : 1,198.78 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.06/1,198.78 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.06x = 1,198.78 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.06x = 373,995.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,995.38/799.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.04

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