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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.48, 898.46 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.48, 898.46 and 274.16 is: 410.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.48 : 898.46 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.48/898.46 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.48x = 898.46 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.48x = 246,321.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,321.79/599.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.89

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