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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.48, 689.34 and 300.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.48, 689.34 and 300.22 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.48 : 689.34 = 300.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.48/689.34 = 300.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.48x = 689.34 × 300.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.48x = 206,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,950.21/499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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