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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.05, 896.77 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.05, 896.77 and 273.24 is: 409.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.05 : 896.77 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.05/896.77 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.05x = 896.77 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.05x = 245,033.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,033.78/598.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.72

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