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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.36, 1,488.54 and 479

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.36, 1,488.54 and 479 is: 718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.36 : 1,488.54 = 479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.36/1,488.54 = 479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.36x = 1,488.54 × 479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.36x = 713,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,010.66/992.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.50

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