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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.85, 689.67 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.85, 689.67 and 289.96 is: 400.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.85 : 689.67 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.85/689.67 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.85x = 689.67 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.85x = 199,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,976.71/499.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.07

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