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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.47, 1,199.25 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.47, 1,199.25 and 336.96 is: 505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.47 : 1,199.25 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.47/1,199.25 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.47x = 1,199.25 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.47x = 404,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,099.28/799.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.46

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