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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.61, 689.33 and 289.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.61, 689.33 and 289.75 is: 399.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.61 : 689.33 = 289.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.61/689.33 = 289.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.61x = 689.33 × 289.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.61x = 199,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,731.28/499.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.77

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