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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.54, 687.99 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.54, 687.99 and 302.04 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.54 : 687.99 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.54/687.99 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.54x = 687.99 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.54x = 207,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,800.50/498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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