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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.12, 897.62 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.12, 897.62 and 273.72 is: 410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.12 : 897.62 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.12/897.62 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.12x = 897.62 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.12x = 245,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,696.55/598.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.78

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