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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.41, 897.75 and 208.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.41, 897.75 and 208.42 is: 312.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.41 : 897.75 = 208.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.41/897.75 = 208.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.41x = 897.75 × 208.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.41x = 187,106.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,106.81/598.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.67

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