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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.72, 688.26 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.72, 688.26 and 302.22 is: 417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.72 : 688.26 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.72/688.26 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.72x = 688.26 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.72x = 208,005.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,005.94/498.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.08

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