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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.10, 898.44 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.10, 898.44 and 209 is: 313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.10 : 898.44 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.10/898.44 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.10x = 898.44 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.10x = 187,773.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,773.96/599.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.43

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