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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.56, 687.78 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.56, 687.78 and 302.04 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.56 : 687.78 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.56/687.78 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.56x = 687.78 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.56x = 207,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,737.07/498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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