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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.61, 1,199.41 and 312.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.61, 1,199.41 and 312.32 is: 468.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.61 : 1,199.41 = 312.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.61/1,199.41 = 312.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.61x = 1,199.41 × 312.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.61x = 374,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,595.74/799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.47

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