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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.48, 1,486.74 and 472.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.48, 1,486.74 and 472.99 is: 708.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.48 : 1,486.74 = 472.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.48/1,486.74 = 472.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.48x = 1,486.74 × 472.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.48x = 703,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,209.44/992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.54

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