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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.68, 896.41 and 268.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.68, 896.41 and 268.63 is: 402.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.68 : 896.41 = 268.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.68/896.41 = 268.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.68x = 896.41 × 268.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.68x = 240,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,802.62/597.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.90

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