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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 689.06 and 302.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 689.06 and 302.90 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 689.06 = 302.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/689.06 = 302.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 689.06 × 302.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 208,716.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,716.27/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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