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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.57, 688.07 and 302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.57, 688.07 and 302.20 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.57 : 688.07 = 302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.57/688.07 = 302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.57x = 688.07 × 302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.57x = 207,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,934.75/498.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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