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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.75, 1,198.92 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.75, 1,198.92 and 312.46 is: 468.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.75 : 1,198.92 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.75/1,198.92 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.75x = 1,198.92 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.75x = 374,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,614.87/799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.41

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