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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.84, 897.94 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.84, 897.94 and 290.68 is: 435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.84 : 897.94 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.84/897.94 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.84x = 897.94 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.84x = 261,013.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,013.20/598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.86

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