Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 896.52 and 272.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 597.62, 896.52 and 272.99 is: 409.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
597.62 : 896.52 = 272.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
597.62/896.52 = 272.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
597.62x = 896.52 × 272.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
597.62x = 244,740.99 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,740.99/597.62 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409.53
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