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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.60, 898.28 and 290.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.60, 898.28 and 290.79 is: 436.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.60 : 898.28 = 290.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.60/898.28 = 290.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.60x = 898.28 × 290.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.60x = 261,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,210.84/598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.37

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