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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.64, 898.30 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.64, 898.30 and 290.50 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.64 : 898.30 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.64/898.30 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.64x = 898.30 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.64x = 260,956.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,956.15/598.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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