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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.67, 896.33 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.67, 896.33 and 207.65 is: 311.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.67 : 896.33 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.67/896.33 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.67x = 896.33 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.67x = 186,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,125.68/597.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.42

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