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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.46, 1,488.72 and 334.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.46, 1,488.72 and 334.38 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.46 : 1,488.72 = 334.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.46/1,488.72 = 334.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.46x = 1,488.72 × 334.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.46x = 497,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,798.19/992.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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