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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.50, 1,488.43 and 298.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.50, 1,488.43 and 298.99 is: 448.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.50 : 1,488.43 = 298.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.50/1,488.43 = 298.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.50x = 1,488.43 × 298.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.50x = 445,026.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,026.24/992.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.39

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