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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.70, 898.32 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.70, 898.32 and 269.72 is: 404.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.70 : 898.32 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.70/898.32 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.70x = 898.32 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.70x = 242,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,294.87/598.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.70

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