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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.80, 898.09 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.80, 898.09 and 274.10 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.80 : 898.09 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.80/898.09 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.80x = 898.09 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.80x = 246,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,161.29/598.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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