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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,488.76 and 407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,488.76 and 407.64 is: 611.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,488.76 = 407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,488.76 = 407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,488.76 × 407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 606,877.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,877.11/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.42

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