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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 897.12 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 897.12 and 290.46 is: 435.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 897.12 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/897.12 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 897.12 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 260,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,577.48/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.17

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