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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.08, 897.33 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.08, 897.33 and 273.69 is: 410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.08 : 897.33 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.08/897.33 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.08x = 897.33 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.08x = 245,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,590.25/598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.63

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