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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 897.83 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 897.83 and 208.59 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 897.83 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/897.83 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 897.83 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 187,278.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,278.36/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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