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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.21, 1,198.51 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.21, 1,198.51 and 312.20 is: 468.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.21 : 1,198.51 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.21/1,198.51 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.21x = 1,198.51 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.21x = 374,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,168.05/799.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.17

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