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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.21, 688.71 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.21, 688.71 and 302.65 is: 417.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.21 : 688.71 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.21/688.71 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.21x = 688.71 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.21x = 208,438.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,438.08/499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.54

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