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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.97, 897.45 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.97, 897.45 and 208.76 is: 312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.97 : 897.45 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.97/897.45 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.97x = 897.45 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.97x = 187,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,347.17/598.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.78

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