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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.89, 895.85 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.89, 895.85 and 207.68 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.89 : 895.85 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.89/895.85 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.89x = 895.85 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.89x = 186,044.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,044.61/597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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