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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.69, 897.80 and 203.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.69, 897.80 and 203.27 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.69 : 897.80 = 203.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.69/897.80 = 203.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.69x = 897.80 × 203.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.69x = 182,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,493.89/598.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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