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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.86, 688.42 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.86, 688.42 and 289.02 is: 398.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.86 : 688.42 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.86/688.42 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.86x = 688.42 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.86x = 198,965.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,965.70/498.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.84

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