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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.22, 688.76 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.22, 688.76 and 302.66 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.22 : 688.76 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.22/688.76 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.22x = 688.76 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.22x = 208,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,456.72/499.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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