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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.61, 897.93 and 213.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.61, 897.93 and 213.59 is: 320.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.61 : 897.93 = 213.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.61/897.93 = 213.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.61x = 897.93 × 213.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.61x = 191,788.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,788.87/598.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.39

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