Finding the Fourth Proportional to 991.92, 1,488 and 414.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 991.92, 1,488 and 414.72 is: 622.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
991.92 : 1,488 = 414.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
991.92/1,488 = 414.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
991.92x = 1,488 × 414.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
991.92x = 617,103.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 617,103.36/991.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 622.13
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