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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.44, 899.46 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.44, 899.46 and 274.76 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.44 : 899.46 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.44/899.46 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.44x = 899.46 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.44x = 247,135.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,135.63/599.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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