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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.76, 1,490.04 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.76, 1,490.04 and 444.84 is: 667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.76 : 1,490.04 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.76/1,490.04 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.76x = 1,490.04 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.76x = 662,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,829.39/992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.66

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