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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.30, 689.10 and 302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.30, 689.10 and 302.86 is: 417.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.30 : 689.10 = 302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.30/689.10 = 302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.30x = 689.10 × 302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.30x = 208,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,700.83/499.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.99

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