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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.51, 1,197.05 and 408.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.51, 1,197.05 and 408.67 is: 611.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.51 : 1,197.05 = 408.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.51/1,197.05 = 408.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.51x = 1,197.05 × 408.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.51x = 489,199.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,199.44/799.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.87

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