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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 689.11 and 302.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 689.11 and 302.87 is: 418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 689.11 = 302.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/689.11 = 302.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 689.11 × 302.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 208,711.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,711.71/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.01

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