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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.86, 897.57 and 273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.86, 897.57 and 273.87 is: 410.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.86 : 897.57 = 273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.86/897.57 = 273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.86x = 897.57 × 273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.86x = 245,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,817.50/598.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.48

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