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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.53, 689.13 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.53, 689.13 and 302.94 is: 417.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.53 : 689.13 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.53/689.13 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.53x = 689.13 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.53x = 208,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,765.04/499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.92

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