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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.22, 898.89 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.22, 898.89 and 274.54 is: 411.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.22 : 898.89 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.22/898.89 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.22x = 898.89 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.22x = 246,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,781.26/599.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.84

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