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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.45, 1,199.38 and 312.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.45, 1,199.38 and 312.34 is: 468.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.45 : 1,199.38 = 312.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.45/1,199.38 = 312.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.45x = 1,199.38 × 312.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.45x = 374,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,610.57/799.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.59

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