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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.74, 688.27 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.74, 688.27 and 302.26 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.74 : 688.27 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.74/688.27 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.74x = 688.27 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.74x = 208,036.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,036.49/498.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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