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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.61, 689.44 and 289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.61, 689.44 and 289.77 is: 399.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.61 : 689.44 = 289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.61/689.44 = 289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.61x = 689.44 × 289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.61x = 199,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,777.58/499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.87

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