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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.70, 1,200.08 and 306.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.70, 1,200.08 and 306.56 is: 460.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.70 : 1,200.08 = 306.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.70/1,200.08 = 306.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.70x = 1,200.08 × 306.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.70x = 367,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,888.99/799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.04

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