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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.89, 896.55 and 268.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.89, 896.55 and 268.83 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.89 : 896.55 = 268.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.89/896.55 = 268.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.89x = 896.55 × 268.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.89x = 241,019.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,019.54/597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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