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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.85, 897.97 and 273.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.85, 897.97 and 273.94 is: 410.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.85 : 897.97 = 273.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.85/897.97 = 273.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.85x = 897.97 × 273.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.85x = 245,986.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,986.97/598.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.77

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