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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.63, 899.75 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.63, 899.75 and 275.07 is: 412.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.63 : 899.75 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.63/899.75 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.63x = 899.75 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.63x = 247,492.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,492.86/599.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.75

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