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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.58, 897.90 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.58, 897.90 and 208.41 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.58 : 897.90 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.58/897.90 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.58x = 897.90 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.58x = 187,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,131.34/598.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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