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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.55, 1,488.86 and 299.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.55, 1,488.86 and 299.24 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.55 : 1,488.86 = 299.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.55/1,488.86 = 299.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.55x = 1,488.86 × 299.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.55x = 445,528.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,528.69/992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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