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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.98, 898.73 and 209.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.98, 898.73 and 209.12 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.98 : 898.73 = 209.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.98/898.73 = 209.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.98x = 898.73 × 209.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.98x = 187,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,942.42/598.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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