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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 690.18 and 300.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 690.18 and 300.86 is: 415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 690.18 = 300.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/690.18 = 300.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 690.18 × 300.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 207,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,647.55/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.33

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