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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.76, 688.26 and 302.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.76, 688.26 and 302.44 is: 417.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.76 : 688.26 = 302.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.76/688.26 = 302.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.76x = 688.26 × 302.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.76x = 208,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,157.35/498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.35

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