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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.80, 688.08 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.80, 688.08 and 302.36 is: 417.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.80 : 688.08 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.80/688.08 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.80x = 688.08 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.80x = 208,047.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,047.87/498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.10

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