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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 689.68 and 303.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 689.68 and 303.28 is: 418.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 689.68 = 303.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/689.68 = 303.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 689.68 × 303.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 209,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,166.15/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.57

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