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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 898.29 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 898.29 and 209.07 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 898.29 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/898.29 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 898.29 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 187,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,805.49/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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