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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.10, 688.79 and 289.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.10, 688.79 and 289.33 is: 399.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.10 : 688.79 = 289.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.10/688.79 = 289.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.10x = 688.79 × 289.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.10x = 199,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,286.61/499.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.29

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