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