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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,487.76 and 443.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,487.76 and 443.26 is: 664.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,487.76 = 443.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,487.76 = 443.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,487.76 × 443.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 659,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,464.50/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.73

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