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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.21, 688.86 and 302.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.21, 688.86 and 302.71 is: 417.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.21 : 688.86 = 302.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.21/688.86 = 302.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.21x = 688.86 × 302.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.21x = 208,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,524.81/499.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.71

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