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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.06, 895.80 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.06, 895.80 and 272.46 is: 408.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.06 : 895.80 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.06/895.80 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.06x = 895.80 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.06x = 244,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,069.67/597.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.79

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