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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.70, 1,488.67 and 472.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.70, 1,488.67 and 472.30 is: 708.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.70 : 1,488.67 = 472.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.70/1,488.67 = 472.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.70x = 1,488.67 × 472.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.70x = 703,098.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,098.84/992.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.27

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