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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.16, 1,198.62 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.16, 1,198.62 and 312.54 is: 468.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.16 : 1,198.62 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.16/1,198.62 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.16x = 1,198.62 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.16x = 374,616.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,616.69/799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.77

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