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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.59, 896.22 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.59, 896.22 and 207.49 is: 311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.59 : 896.22 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.59/896.22 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.59x = 896.22 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.59x = 185,956.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,956.69/597.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.18

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