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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 688.73 and 302.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 688.73 and 302.42 is: 417.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 688.73 = 302.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/688.73 = 302.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 688.73 × 302.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 208,285.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,285.73/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.45

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