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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.74 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.74 and 302.46 is: 417.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.74 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.74 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.74 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 208,316.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,316.30/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.50

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