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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.35, 1,488.80 and 471.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.35, 1,488.80 and 471.93 is: 708.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.35 : 1,488.80 = 471.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.35/1,488.80 = 471.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.35x = 1,488.80 × 471.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.35x = 702,609.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,609.38/992.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.03

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