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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.10, 1,198.17 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.10, 1,198.17 and 312.02 is: 467.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.10 : 1,198.17 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.10/1,198.17 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.10x = 1,198.17 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.10x = 373,853.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,853.00/799.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.84

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