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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.04, 898.70 and 209.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.04, 898.70 and 209.03 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.04 : 898.70 = 209.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.04/898.70 = 209.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.04x = 898.70 × 209.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.04x = 187,849.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,849.72/599.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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