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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.63, 896.41 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.63, 896.41 and 272.99 is: 409.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.63 : 896.41 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.63/896.41 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.63x = 896.41 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.63x = 244,706.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,706.48/597.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.46

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