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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.08, 899.49 and 275.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.08, 899.49 and 275.18 is: 412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.08 : 899.49 = 275.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.08/899.49 = 275.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.08x = 899.49 × 275.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.08x = 247,521.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,521.66/600.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.48

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