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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.37, 1,488.66 and 472.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.37, 1,488.66 and 472.29 is: 708.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.37 : 1,488.66 = 472.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.37/1,488.66 = 472.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.37x = 1,488.66 × 472.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.37x = 703,079.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,079.23/992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.48

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