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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.19, 898.59 and 274.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.19, 898.59 and 274.47 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.19 : 898.59 = 274.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.19/898.59 = 274.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.19x = 898.59 × 274.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.19x = 246,636.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,636.00/599.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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