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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.31, 896.12 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.31, 896.12 and 290.37 is: 434.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.31 : 896.12 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.31/896.12 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.31x = 896.12 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.31x = 260,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,204.91/598.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.90

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