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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.08, 688.66 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.08, 688.66 and 299.86 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.08 : 688.66 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.08/688.66 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.08x = 688.66 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.08x = 206,501.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,501.59/499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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