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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.07, 1,488.71 and 414.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.07, 1,488.71 and 414.95 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.07 : 1,488.71 = 414.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.07/1,488.71 = 414.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.07x = 1,488.71 × 414.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.07x = 617,730.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,730.70/992.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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