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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 689.17 and 302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 689.17 and 302.91 is: 417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 689.17 = 302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/689.17 = 302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 689.17 × 302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 208,756.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,756.48/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.81

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