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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.01, 895.64 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.01, 895.64 and 206.98 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.01 : 895.64 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.01/895.64 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.01x = 895.64 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.01x = 185,379.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,379.57/597.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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