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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,487.44 and 406.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,487.44 and 406.82 is: 609.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,487.44 = 406.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,487.44 = 406.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,487.44 × 406.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 605,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,120.34/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.71

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