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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.08, 1,488.62 and 407.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.08, 1,488.62 and 407.50 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.08 : 1,488.62 = 407.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.08/1,488.62 = 407.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.08x = 1,488.62 × 407.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.08x = 606,612.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,612.65/992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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