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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.03, 897.08 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.03, 897.08 and 290.14 is: 435.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.03 : 897.08 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.03/897.08 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.03x = 897.08 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.03x = 260,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,278.79/598.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.23

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