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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.78, 1,488.94 and 299.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.78, 1,488.94 and 299.26 is: 448.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.78 : 1,488.94 = 299.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.78/1,488.94 = 299.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.78x = 1,488.94 × 299.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.78x = 445,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,575.71/992.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.82

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