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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.30, 1,487.18 and 471.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.30, 1,487.18 and 471.15 is: 706.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.30 : 1,487.18 = 471.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.30/1,487.18 = 471.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.30x = 1,487.18 × 471.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.30x = 700,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,682.50/992.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.12

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