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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 689, 1,033.50 and 299.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 689, 1,033.50 and 299.39 is: 449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    689 : 1,033.50 = 299.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    689/1,033.50 = 299.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    689x = 1,033.50 × 299.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    689x = 309,419.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,419.57/689
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.09

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