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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 596.69, 895.03 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 596.69, 895.03 and 211.94 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    596.69 : 895.03 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    596.69/895.03 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    596.69x = 895.03 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    596.69x = 189,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,692.66/596.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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