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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.45, 899.04 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.45, 899.04 and 274.74 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.45 : 899.04 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.45/899.04 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.45x = 899.04 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.45x = 247,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,002.25/599.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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