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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.83, 689.76 and 303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.83, 689.76 and 303.41 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.83 : 689.76 = 303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.83/689.76 = 303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.83x = 689.76 × 303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.83x = 209,276.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,276.63/499.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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