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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.35, 897.60 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.35, 897.60 and 290.37 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.35 : 897.60 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.35/897.60 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.35x = 897.60 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.35x = 260,634.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,634.66/598.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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