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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.33, 687.92 and 302.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.33, 687.92 and 302.00 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.33 : 687.92 = 302.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.33/687.92 = 302.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.33x = 687.92 × 302.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.33x = 207,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,746.89/498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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