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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.58, 689.34 and 289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.58, 689.34 and 289.66 is: 399.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.58 : 689.34 = 289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.58/689.34 = 289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.58x = 689.34 × 289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.58x = 199,674.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,674.22/499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.68

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