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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.68, 689.40 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.68, 689.40 and 289.80 is: 399.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.68 : 689.40 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.68/689.40 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.68x = 689.40 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.68x = 199,788.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,788.12/499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.83

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