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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.70, 1,488.54 and 334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.70, 1,488.54 and 334.34 is: 501.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.70 : 1,488.54 = 334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.70/1,488.54 = 334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.70x = 1,488.54 × 334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.70x = 497,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,678.46/992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.34

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