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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.23, 688.80 and 302.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.23, 688.80 and 302.74 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.23 : 688.80 = 302.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.23/688.80 = 302.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.23x = 688.80 × 302.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.23x = 208,526.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,526.73/499.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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