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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.49, 1,488.53 and 334.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.49, 1,488.53 and 334.31 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.49 : 1,488.53 = 334.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.49/1,488.53 = 334.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.49x = 1,488.53 × 334.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.49x = 497,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,621.35/992.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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