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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.13, 897.09 and 273.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.13, 897.09 and 273.42 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.13 : 897.09 = 273.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.13/897.09 = 273.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.13x = 897.09 × 273.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.13x = 245,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,282.35/598.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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