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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.43, 896.55 and 268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.43, 896.55 and 268.46 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.43 : 896.55 = 268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.43/896.55 = 268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.43x = 896.55 × 268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.43x = 240,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,687.81/597.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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