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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.77, 899.61 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.77, 899.61 and 275.12 is: 412.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.77 : 899.61 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.77/899.61 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.77x = 899.61 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.77x = 247,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,500.70/599.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.66

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