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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.34, 688.92 and 289.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.34, 688.92 and 289.46 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.34 : 688.92 = 289.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.34/688.92 = 289.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.34x = 688.92 × 289.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.34x = 199,414.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,414.78/499.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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