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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.52, 897.74 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.52, 897.74 and 208.56 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.52 : 897.74 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.52/897.74 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.52x = 897.74 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.52x = 187,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,232.65/598.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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