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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.31, 688.88 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.31, 688.88 and 302.48 is: 417.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.31 : 688.88 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.31/688.88 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.31x = 688.88 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.31x = 208,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,372.42/499.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.32

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