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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,489.64 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,489.64 and 445.34 is: 668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,489.64 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,489.64 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,489.64 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 663,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,386.60/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.22

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