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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.93, 898.70 and 274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.93, 898.70 and 274.22 is: 411.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.93 : 898.70 = 274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.93/898.70 = 274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.93x = 898.70 × 274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.93x = 246,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,439.02/598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.47

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