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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 897.84 and 213.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 897.84 and 213.84 is: 320.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 897.84 = 213.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/897.84 = 213.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 897.84 × 213.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 191,994.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,994.11/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.76

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