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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 689.08 and 303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 689.08 and 303.04 is: 418.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 689.08 = 303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/689.08 = 303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 689.08 × 303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 208,818.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,818.80/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.11

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