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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.25, 897.48 and 289.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.25, 897.48 and 289.91 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.25 : 897.48 = 289.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.25/897.48 = 289.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.25x = 897.48 × 289.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.25x = 260,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,190.67/598.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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