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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.88, 896.47 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.88, 896.47 and 272.94 is: 409.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.88 : 896.47 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.88/896.47 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.88x = 896.47 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.88x = 244,682.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,682.52/597.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.25

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