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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.68, 898.14 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.68, 898.14 and 208.72 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.68 : 898.14 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.68/898.14 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.68x = 898.14 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.68x = 187,459.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,459.78/598.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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