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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.56, 898.02 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.56, 898.02 and 273.93 is: 410.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.56 : 898.02 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.56/898.02 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.56x = 898.02 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.56x = 245,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,994.62/598.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.98

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