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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.44, 896.48 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.44, 896.48 and 272.96 is: 409.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.44 : 896.48 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.44/896.48 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.44x = 896.48 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.44x = 244,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,703.18/597.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.59

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