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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.90 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.90 and 208.58 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.90 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.90 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.90 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 187,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,279.49/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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