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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.65, 689.40 and 303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.65, 689.40 and 303.16 is: 418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.65 : 689.40 = 303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.65/689.40 = 303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.65x = 689.40 × 303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.65x = 208,998.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,998.50/499.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.29

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