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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.65, 897.71 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.65, 897.71 and 213.91 is: 320.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.65 : 897.71 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.65/897.71 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.65x = 897.71 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.65x = 192,028.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,028.08/598.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.77

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