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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.02, 895.59 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.02, 895.59 and 206.97 is: 310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.02 : 895.59 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.02/895.59 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.02x = 895.59 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.02x = 185,360.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,360.26/597.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.48

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