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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.76, 690.04 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.76, 690.04 and 303.54 is: 419.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.76 : 690.04 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.76/690.04 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.76x = 690.04 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.76x = 209,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,454.74/499.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.11

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