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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.80, 690.06 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.80, 690.06 and 303.48 is: 419.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.80 : 690.06 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.80/690.06 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.80x = 690.06 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.80x = 209,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,419.41/499.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.01

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