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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.09, 896.68 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.09, 896.68 and 273.23 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.09 : 896.68 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.09/896.68 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.09x = 896.68 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.09x = 244,998.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,998.51/598.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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