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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 897.15 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 897.15 and 289.88 is: 434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 897.15 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/897.15 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 897.15 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 260,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,064.99/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.55

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