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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.15, 897.31 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.15, 897.31 and 289.75 is: 434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.15 : 897.31 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.15/897.31 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.15x = 897.31 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.15x = 259,989.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,989.64/598.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.66

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