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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.64, 1,488.63 and 472.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.64, 1,488.63 and 472.32 is: 708.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.64 : 1,488.63 = 472.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.64/1,488.63 = 472.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.64x = 1,488.63 × 472.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.64x = 703,109.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,109.72/992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.32

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