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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.65, 898.70 and 274.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.65, 898.70 and 274.30 is: 411.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.65 : 898.70 = 274.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.65/898.70 = 274.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.65x = 898.70 × 274.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.65x = 246,509.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,509.79/599.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.09

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