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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 898.29 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 898.29 and 274.32 is: 411.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 898.29 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/898.29 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 898.29 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 246,418.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,418.91/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.29

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