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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.28, 1,197.30 and 408.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.28, 1,197.30 and 408.74 is: 612.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.28 : 1,197.30 = 408.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.28/1,197.30 = 408.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.28x = 1,197.30 × 408.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.28x = 489,384.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,384.40/799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.28

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