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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.13, 898.74 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.13, 898.74 and 274.41 is: 411.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.13 : 898.74 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.13/898.74 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.13x = 898.74 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.13x = 246,623.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,623.24/599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.64

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