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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.46, 896.24 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.46, 896.24 and 207.46 is: 311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.46 : 896.24 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.46/896.24 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.46x = 896.24 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.46x = 185,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,933.95/597.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.21

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