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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.40, 688.02 and 299.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.40, 688.02 and 299.32 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.40 : 688.02 = 299.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.40/688.02 = 299.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.40x = 688.02 × 299.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.40x = 205,935.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,935.30/498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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