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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.34, 897.23 and 290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.34, 897.23 and 290.34 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.34 : 897.23 = 290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.34/897.23 = 290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.34x = 897.23 × 290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.34x = 260,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,500.31/598.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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