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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.45, 897.70 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.45, 897.70 and 187.58 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.45 : 897.70 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.45/897.70 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.45x = 897.70 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.45x = 168,391.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,391.03/598.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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