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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.25, 688.49 and 300.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.25, 688.49 and 300.05 is: 413.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.25 : 688.49 = 300.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.25/688.49 = 300.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.25x = 688.49 × 300.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.25x = 206,581.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,581.42/499.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.78

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