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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.95, 688.46 and 289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.95, 688.46 and 289.13 is: 398.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.95 : 688.46 = 289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.95/688.46 = 289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.95x = 688.46 × 289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.95x = 199,054.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,054.44/498.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.95

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