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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597.97, 896.59 and 268.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597.97, 896.59 and 268.85 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597.97 : 896.59 = 268.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597.97/896.59 = 268.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597.97x = 896.59 × 268.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597.97x = 241,049.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,049.79/597.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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