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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.47, 1,488.93 and 343.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.47, 1,488.93 and 343.21 is: 514.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.47 : 1,488.93 = 343.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.47/1,488.93 = 343.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.47x = 1,488.93 × 343.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.47x = 511,015.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,015.67/992.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.89

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