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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.57, 897.50 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.57, 897.50 and 290.43 is: 435.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.57 : 897.50 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.57/897.50 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.57x = 897.50 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.57x = 260,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,661.65/598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.48

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