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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.91, 688.38 and 302.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.91, 688.38 and 302.39 is: 417.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.91 : 688.38 = 302.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.91/688.38 = 302.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.91x = 688.38 × 302.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.91x = 208,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,159.23/498.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.23

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