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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.98, 688.47 and 289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.98, 688.47 and 289.11 is: 398.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.98 : 688.47 = 289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.98/688.47 = 289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.98x = 688.47 × 289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.98x = 199,043.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,043.56/498.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.90

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