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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.37, 1,198.53 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.37, 1,198.53 and 311.84 is: 467.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.37 : 1,198.53 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.37/1,198.53 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.37x = 1,198.53 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.37x = 373,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,749.60/799.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.56

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