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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 689.04 and 302.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 689.04 and 302.76 is: 417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 689.04 = 302.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/689.04 = 302.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 689.04 × 302.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 208,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,613.75/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.83

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