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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.62, 689.54 and 303.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.62, 689.54 and 303.13 is: 418.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.62 : 689.54 = 303.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.62/689.54 = 303.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.62x = 689.54 × 303.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.62x = 209,020.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,020.26/499.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.36

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