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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.39, 1,199.31 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.39, 1,199.31 and 305.74 is: 458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.39 : 1,199.31 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.39/1,199.31 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.39x = 1,199.31 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.39x = 366,677.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,677.04/799.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.70

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