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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.88, 898.21 and 274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.88, 898.21 and 274.17 is: 411.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.88 : 898.21 = 274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.88/898.21 = 274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.88x = 898.21 × 274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.88x = 246,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,262.24/598.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.20

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