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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.80 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.80 and 299.86 is: 413.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.80 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.80 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.80 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 206,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,543.57/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.95

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