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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.28, 688.84 and 302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.28, 688.84 and 302.72 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.28 : 688.84 = 302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.28/688.84 = 302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.28x = 688.84 × 302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.28x = 208,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,525.64/499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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