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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.78, 899.60 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.78, 899.60 and 275.12 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.78 : 899.60 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.78/899.60 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.78x = 899.60 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.78x = 247,497.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,497.95/599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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