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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 897.96 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 897.96 and 290.80 is: 436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 897.96 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/897.96 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 897.96 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 261,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,126.77/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.23

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