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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 598.95, 897.93 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 598.95, 897.93 and 274.10 is: 410.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    598.95 : 897.93 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    598.95/897.93 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    598.95x = 897.93 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    598.95x = 246,118.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,118.12/598.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.92

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