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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.67, 1,488.96 and 415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.67, 1,488.96 and 415.50 is: 623.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.67 : 1,488.96 = 415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.67/1,488.96 = 415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.67x = 1,488.96 × 415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.67x = 618,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,662.88/992.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.23

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