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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.65, 1,199.37 and 313.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.65, 1,199.37 and 313.04 is: 469.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.65 : 1,199.37 = 313.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.65/1,199.37 = 313.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.65x = 1,199.37 × 313.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.65x = 375,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,450.78/799.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.52

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