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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,488.48 and 472.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,488.48 and 472.18 is: 708.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,488.48 = 472.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,488.48 = 472.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,488.48 × 472.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 702,823.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,823.04/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.08

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