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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.19, 896.67 and 289.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.19, 896.67 and 289.85 is: 434.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.19 : 896.67 = 289.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.19/896.67 = 289.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.19x = 896.67 × 289.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.19x = 259,895.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,895.32/598.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.47

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