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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.07, 895.65 and 207.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.07, 895.65 and 207.05 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.07 : 895.65 = 207.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.07/895.65 = 207.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.07x = 895.65 × 207.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.07x = 185,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,444.33/597.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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