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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.28, 1,490.00 and 646.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.28, 1,490.00 and 646.45 is: 970.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.28 : 1,490.00 = 646.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.28/1,490.00 = 646.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.28x = 1,490.00 × 646.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.28x = 963,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,203.54/992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.69

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