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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 687.87 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 687.87 and 302.03 is: 416.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 687.87 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/687.87 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 687.87 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 207,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,753.94/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.71

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