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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.12, 897.90 and 290.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.12, 897.90 and 290.37 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.12 : 897.90 = 290.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.12/897.90 = 290.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.12x = 897.90 × 290.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.12x = 260,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,723.22/599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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