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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.41, 689.16 and 289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.41, 689.16 and 289.57 is: 399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.41 : 689.16 = 289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.41/689.16 = 289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.41x = 689.16 × 289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.41x = 199,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,556.89/499.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.59

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