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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.82, 898.19 and 208.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.82, 898.19 and 208.79 is: 313.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.82 : 898.19 = 208.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.82/898.19 = 208.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.82x = 898.19 × 208.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.82x = 187,532.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,532.97/598.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.17

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