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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.96, 898.48 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.96, 898.48 and 290.96 is: 436.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.96 : 898.48 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.96/898.48 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.96x = 898.48 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.96x = 261,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,421.74/598.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.46

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