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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.71, 899.67 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.71, 899.67 and 275.10 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.71 : 899.67 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.71/899.67 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.71x = 899.67 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.71x = 247,497.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,497.84/599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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