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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.20, 688.38 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.20, 688.38 and 302.66 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.20 : 688.38 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.20/688.38 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.20x = 688.38 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.20x = 208,345.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,345.09/499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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