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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.01, 897.14 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.01, 897.14 and 207.98 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.01 : 897.14 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.01/897.14 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.01x = 897.14 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.01x = 186,587.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,587.18/598.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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