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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.49, 689.16 and 289.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.49, 689.16 and 289.62 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.49 : 689.16 = 289.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.49/689.16 = 289.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.49x = 689.16 × 289.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.49x = 199,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,594.79/499.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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