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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.52, 688.83 and 302.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.52, 688.83 and 302.99 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.52 : 688.83 = 302.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.52/688.83 = 302.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.52x = 688.83 × 302.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.52x = 208,708.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,708.75/499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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