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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.46, 688.10 and 299.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.46, 688.10 and 299.38 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.46 : 688.10 = 299.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.46/688.10 = 299.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.46x = 688.10 × 299.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.46x = 206,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,003.38/498.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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