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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.32, 1,488.56 and 443.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.32, 1,488.56 and 443.92 is: 665.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.32 : 1,488.56 = 443.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.32/1,488.56 = 443.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.32x = 1,488.56 × 443.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.32x = 660,801.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,801.56/992.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.92

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