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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,488.14 and 298.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,488.14 and 298.78 is: 448.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,488.14 = 298.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,488.14 = 298.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,488.14 × 298.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 444,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,624.98/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.17

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