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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.70, 896.61 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.70, 896.61 and 207.65 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.70 : 896.61 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.70/896.61 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.70x = 896.61 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.70x = 186,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,181.07/597.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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