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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.63, 1,198.17 and 312.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.63, 1,198.17 and 312.40 is: 468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.63 : 1,198.17 = 312.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.63/1,198.17 = 312.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.63x = 1,198.17 × 312.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.63x = 374,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,308.31/799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.10

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