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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.46, 897.99 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.46, 897.99 and 273.78 is: 410.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.46 : 897.99 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.46/897.99 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.46x = 897.99 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.46x = 245,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,850.68/598.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.81

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