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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 896.54 and 213.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 896.54 and 213.21 is: 319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 896.54 = 213.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/896.54 = 213.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 896.54 × 213.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 191,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,153.00/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.63

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