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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.22, 897.33 and 273.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.22, 897.33 and 273.95 is: 410.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.22 : 897.33 = 273.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.22/897.33 = 273.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.22x = 897.33 × 273.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.22x = 245,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,826.82/598.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.93

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