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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.27, 1,488.41 and 415.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.27, 1,488.41 and 415.55 is: 623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.27 : 1,488.41 = 415.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.27/1,488.41 = 415.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.27x = 1,488.41 × 415.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.27x = 618,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,511.98/992.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.33

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