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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.46, 689.26 and 302.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.46, 689.26 and 302.92 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.46 : 689.26 = 302.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.46/689.26 = 302.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.46x = 689.26 × 302.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.46x = 208,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,790.64/499.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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