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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.36, 1,199.48 and 312.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.36, 1,199.48 and 312.44 is: 468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.36 : 1,199.48 = 312.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.36/1,199.48 = 312.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.36x = 1,199.48 × 312.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.36x = 374,765.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,765.53/799.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.83

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