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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.02, 898.14 and 274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.02, 898.14 and 274.06 is: 410.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.02 : 898.14 = 274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.02/898.14 = 274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.02x = 898.14 × 274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.02x = 246,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,144.25/599.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.91

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