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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.07, 898.65 and 209.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.07, 898.65 and 209.07 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.07 : 898.65 = 209.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.07/898.65 = 209.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.07x = 898.65 × 209.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.07x = 187,880.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,880.76/599.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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