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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.38, 1,198.74 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.38, 1,198.74 and 312.32 is: 468.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.38 : 1,198.74 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.38/1,198.74 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.38x = 1,198.74 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.38x = 374,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,390.48/799.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.35

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