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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.34, 899.08 and 274.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.34, 899.08 and 274.67 is: 412.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.34 : 899.08 = 274.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.34/899.08 = 274.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.34x = 899.08 × 274.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.34x = 246,945.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,945.12/599.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.03

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