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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.26, 1,488.62 and 472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.26, 1,488.62 and 472 is: 708.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.26 : 1,488.62 = 472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.26/1,488.62 = 472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.26x = 1,488.62 × 472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.26x = 702,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,629.82/992.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.11

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