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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,198.60 and 311.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,198.60 and 311.86 is: 467.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,198.60 = 311.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,198.60 = 311.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,198.60 × 311.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 373,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,795.40/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.61

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