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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.12, 898.98 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.12, 898.98 and 275.04 is: 412.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.12 : 898.98 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.12/898.98 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.12x = 898.98 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.12x = 247,255.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,255.46/600.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.01

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