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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.11, 688.53 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.11, 688.53 and 302.48 is: 417.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.11 : 688.53 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.11/688.53 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.11x = 688.53 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.11x = 208,266.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,266.55/499.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.28

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