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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.58, 1,488.80 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.58, 1,488.80 and 334.51 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.58 : 1,488.80 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.58/1,488.80 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.58x = 1,488.80 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.58x = 498,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,019.66/992.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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