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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.10, 1,488.10 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.10, 1,488.10 and 444.14 is: 666.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.10 : 1,488.10 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.10/1,488.10 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.10x = 1,488.10 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.10x = 660,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,921.35/992.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.18

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