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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.61, 688.17 and 302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.61, 688.17 and 302.23 is: 417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.61 : 688.17 = 302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.61/688.17 = 302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.61x = 688.17 × 302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.61x = 207,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,985.62/498.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.13

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