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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992, 1,488.04 and 444.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992, 1,488.04 and 444.22 is: 666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992 : 1,488.04 = 444.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992/1,488.04 = 444.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992x = 1,488.04 × 444.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992x = 661,017.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,017.13/992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.35

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