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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.73, 899.60 and 275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.73, 899.60 and 275.33 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.73 : 899.60 = 275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.73/899.60 = 275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.73x = 899.60 × 275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.73x = 247,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,680.99/599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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