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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.94, 896.64 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.94, 896.64 and 272.86 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.94 : 896.64 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.94/896.64 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.94x = 896.64 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.94x = 244,657.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,657.19/597.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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