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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.81, 899.62 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.81, 899.62 and 275.13 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.81 : 899.62 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.81/899.62 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.81x = 899.62 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.81x = 247,511.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,511.76/599.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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