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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.24, 1,488.24 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.24, 1,488.24 and 415.04 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.24 : 1,488.24 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.24/1,488.24 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.24x = 1,488.24 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.24x = 617,679.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,679.13/992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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