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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.11, 896.91 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.11, 896.91 and 207.99 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.11 : 896.91 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.11/896.91 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.11x = 896.91 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.11x = 186,548.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,548.31/598.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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