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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.46, 1,488.68 and 407.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.46, 1,488.68 and 407.73 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.46 : 1,488.68 = 407.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.46/1,488.68 = 407.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.46x = 1,488.68 × 407.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.46x = 606,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,979.50/992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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