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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.45, 897.50 and 208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.45, 897.50 and 208.43 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.45 : 897.50 = 208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.45/897.50 = 208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.45x = 897.50 × 208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.45x = 187,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,064.88/598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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