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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.97, 688.33 and 299.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.97, 688.33 and 299.70 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.97 : 688.33 = 299.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.97/688.33 = 299.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.97x = 688.33 × 299.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.97x = 206,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,294.94/498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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