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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.19, 1,487.28 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.19, 1,487.28 and 444.09 is: 665.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.19 : 1,487.28 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.19/1,487.28 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.19x = 1,487.28 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.19x = 660,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,486.18/992.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.69

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