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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.82, 688.32 and 299.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.82, 688.32 and 299.62 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.82 : 688.32 = 299.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.82/688.32 = 299.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.82x = 688.32 × 299.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.82x = 206,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,234.44/498.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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