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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.48, 897.84 and 269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.48, 897.84 and 269.44 is: 404.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.48 : 897.84 = 269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.48/897.84 = 269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.48x = 897.84 × 269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.48x = 241,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,914.01/598.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.21

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