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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.28, 896.63 and 290.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.28, 896.63 and 290.25 is: 434.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.28 : 896.63 = 290.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.28/896.63 = 290.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.28x = 896.63 × 290.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.28x = 260,245.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,245.41/598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.99

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