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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.37, 898.93 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.37, 898.93 and 274.66 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.37 : 898.93 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.37/898.93 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.37x = 898.93 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.37x = 246,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,898.21/599.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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