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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 897.93 and 208.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 897.93 and 208.74 is: 313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 897.93 = 208.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/897.93 = 208.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 897.93 × 208.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 187,433.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,433.91/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.08

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