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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.24 and 299.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.24 and 299.68 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.24 = 299.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.24 = 299.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.24 × 299.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 206,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,251.76/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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