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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.71, 688.23 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.71, 688.23 and 302.36 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.71 : 688.23 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.71/688.23 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.71x = 688.23 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.71x = 208,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,093.22/498.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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