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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.23, 1,488.94 and 444.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.23, 1,488.94 and 444.47 is: 666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.23 : 1,488.94 = 444.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.23/1,488.94 = 444.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.23x = 1,488.94 × 444.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.23x = 661,780.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,780.61/992.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.96

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