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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 897.11 and 269.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 897.11 and 269.15 is: 403.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 897.11 = 269.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/897.11 = 269.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 897.11 × 269.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 241,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,453.34/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.62

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