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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.47, 896.55 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.47, 896.55 and 272.85 is: 409.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.47 : 896.55 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.47/896.55 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.47x = 896.55 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.47x = 244,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,623.67/597.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.44

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