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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.16, 1,488.40 and 308

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.16, 1,488.40 and 308 is: 462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.16 : 1,488.40 = 308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.16/1,488.40 = 308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.16x = 1,488.40 × 308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.16x = 458,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,427.20/992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.05

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