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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.81, 688.25 and 302.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.81, 688.25 and 302.31 is: 417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.81 : 688.25 = 302.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.81/688.25 = 302.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.81x = 688.25 × 302.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.81x = 208,063.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,063.35/498.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.12

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