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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.29, 688.98 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.29, 688.98 and 289.44 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.29 : 688.98 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.29/688.98 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.29x = 688.98 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.29x = 199,420.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,420.82/499.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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