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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.74, 896.67 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.74, 896.67 and 207.69 is: 311.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.74 : 896.67 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.74/896.67 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.74x = 896.67 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.74x = 186,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,229.39/597.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.56

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