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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.24, 1,489.08 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.24, 1,489.08 and 444.32 is: 666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.24 : 1,489.08 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.24/1,489.08 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.24x = 1,489.08 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.24x = 661,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,628.03/992.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.80

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