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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 898.20 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 898.20 and 208.73 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 898.20 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/898.20 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 898.20 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 187,481.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,481.29/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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