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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.62, 896.80 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.62, 896.80 and 273 is: 409.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.62 : 896.80 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.62/896.80 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.62x = 896.80 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.62x = 244,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,826.40/597.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.67

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