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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.77, 897.81 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.77, 897.81 and 290.54 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.77 : 897.81 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.77/897.81 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.77x = 897.81 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.77x = 260,846.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,846.64/598.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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