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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.47, 898.21 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.47, 898.21 and 209.26 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.47 : 898.21 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.47/898.21 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.47x = 898.21 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.47x = 187,959.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,959.42/599.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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