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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.70, 689.68 and 303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.70, 689.68 and 303.22 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.70 : 689.68 = 303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.70/689.68 = 303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.70x = 689.68 × 303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.70x = 209,124.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,124.77/499.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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