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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.58, 688.03 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.58, 688.03 and 302.09 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.58 : 688.03 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.58/688.03 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.58x = 688.03 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.58x = 207,842.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,842.03/498.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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