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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.12, 1,487.97 and 298.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.12, 1,487.97 and 298.62 is: 447.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.12 : 1,487.97 = 298.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.12/1,487.97 = 298.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.12x = 1,487.97 × 298.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.12x = 444,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,337.60/992.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.87

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