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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.07, 1,198.91 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.07, 1,198.91 and 312.46 is: 468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.07 : 1,198.91 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.07/1,198.91 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.07x = 1,198.91 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.07x = 374,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,611.42/799.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.81

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