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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.24, 688.85 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.24, 688.85 and 302.86 is: 417.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.24 : 688.85 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.24/688.85 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.24x = 688.85 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.24x = 208,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,629.23/499.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.89

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