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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.32, 897.21 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.32, 897.21 and 290.16 is: 435.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.32 : 897.21 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.32/897.21 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.32x = 897.21 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.32x = 260,334.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,334.45/598.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.11

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