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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.51, 897.89 and 208.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.51, 897.89 and 208.48 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.51 : 897.89 = 208.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.51/897.89 = 208.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.51x = 897.89 × 208.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.51x = 187,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,192.11/598.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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