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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.82, 896.61 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.82, 896.61 and 273.12 is: 409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.82 : 896.61 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.82/896.61 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.82x = 896.61 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.82x = 244,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,882.12/597.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.63

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