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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.25, 1,488.38 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.25, 1,488.38 and 308.25 is: 462.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.25 : 1,488.38 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.25/1,488.38 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.25x = 1,488.38 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.25x = 458,791.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,791.59/992.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.38

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