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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.97, 688.48 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.97, 688.48 and 302.41 is: 417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.97 : 688.48 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.97/688.48 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.97x = 688.48 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.97x = 208,203.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,203.24/498.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.27

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