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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 690.12 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 690.12 and 303.46 is: 418.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 690.12 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/690.12 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 690.12 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 209,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,423.82/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.88

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