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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.37, 897.61 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.37, 897.61 and 208.31 is: 312.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.37 : 897.61 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.37/897.61 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.37x = 897.61 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.37x = 186,978.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,978.37/598.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.48

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