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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.91, 898.64 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.91, 898.64 and 290.84 is: 435.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.91 : 898.64 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.91/898.64 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.91x = 898.64 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.91x = 261,362.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,362.29/599.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.67

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