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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.36, 689.08 and 302.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.36, 689.08 and 302.84 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.36 : 689.08 = 302.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.36/689.08 = 302.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.36x = 689.08 × 302.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.36x = 208,680.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,680.99/499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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