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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 599.88, 900.24 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 599.88, 900.24 and 275.46 is: 413.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    599.88 : 900.24 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    599.88/900.24 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    599.88x = 900.24 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    599.88x = 247,980.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,980.11/599.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.38

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