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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992, 1,488.08 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992, 1,488.08 and 308 is: 462.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992 : 1,488.08 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992/1,488.08 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992x = 1,488.08 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992x = 458,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,328.64/992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.02

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