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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.96, 688.57 and 289.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.96, 688.57 and 289.18 is: 399.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.96 : 688.57 = 289.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.96/688.57 = 289.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.96x = 688.57 × 289.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.96x = 199,119.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,119.95/498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.07

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