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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.46, 898.76 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.46, 898.76 and 209.38 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.46 : 898.76 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.46/898.76 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.46x = 898.76 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.46x = 188,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,182.37/599.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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