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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.50, 1,489 and 308.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.50, 1,489 and 308.50 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.50 : 1,489 = 308.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.50/1,489 = 308.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.50x = 1,489 × 308.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.50x = 459,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,356.50/992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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