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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 898.03 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 898.03 and 208.86 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 898.03 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/898.03 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 898.03 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 187,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,562.55/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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