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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.68, 1,489.63 and 407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.68, 1,489.63 and 407.96 is: 612.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.68 : 1,489.63 = 407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.68/1,489.63 = 407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.68x = 1,489.63 × 407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.68x = 607,713.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,713.69/992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.19

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