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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 689.47 and 289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 689.47 and 289.86 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 689.47 = 289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/689.47 = 289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 689.47 × 289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 199,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,851.97/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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