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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,199.82 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,199.82 and 306.30 is: 459.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,199.82 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,199.82 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,199.82 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 367,504.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,504.87/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.63

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