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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,488.48 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,488.48 and 415.04 is: 622.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,488.48 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,488.48 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,488.48 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 617,778.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,778.74/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.46

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