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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 688.91 and 302.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 688.91 and 302.78 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 688.91 = 302.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/688.91 = 302.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 688.91 × 302.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 208,588.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,588.38/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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