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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,197.24 and 474.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,197.24 and 474.48 is: 710.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,197.24 = 474.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,197.24 = 474.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,197.24 × 474.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 568,066.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,066.44/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.58

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