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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.42, 1,199.18 and 312.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.42, 1,199.18 and 312.43 is: 468.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.42 : 1,199.18 = 312.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.42/1,199.18 = 312.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.42x = 1,199.18 × 312.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.42x = 374,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,659.81/799.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.66

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