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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.79, 689.67 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.79, 689.67 and 289.95 is: 400.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.79 : 689.67 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.79/689.67 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.79x = 689.67 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.79x = 199,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,966.37/499.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.10

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