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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.57, 897.92 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.57, 897.92 and 290.58 is: 435.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.57 : 897.92 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.57/897.92 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.57x = 897.92 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.57x = 260,917.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,917.59/598.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.90

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