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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.74, 689.42 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.74, 689.42 and 303.23 is: 418.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.74 : 689.42 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.74/689.42 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.74x = 689.42 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.74x = 209,047.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,047.86/499.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.31

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