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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.55 and 299.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.55 and 299.91 is: 413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.55 = 299.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.55 = 299.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.55 × 299.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 206,501.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,501.93/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.86

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