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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.15, 1,197.67 and 311.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.15, 1,197.67 and 311.94 is: 467.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.15 : 1,197.67 = 311.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.15/1,197.67 = 311.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.15x = 1,197.67 × 311.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.15x = 373,601.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,601.18/799.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.50

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