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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.96, 897.18 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.96, 897.18 and 273.48 is: 410.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.96 : 897.18 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.96/897.18 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.96x = 897.18 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.96x = 245,360.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,360.79/597.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.33

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