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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.90, 688.41 and 302.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.90, 688.41 and 302.43 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.90 : 688.41 = 302.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.90/688.41 = 302.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.90x = 688.41 × 302.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.90x = 208,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,195.84/498.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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