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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 895.97 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 895.97 and 212.84 is: 319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 895.97 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/895.97 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 895.97 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 190,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,695.69/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.06

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