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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.79, 1,488.25 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.79, 1,488.25 and 444.67 is: 666.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.79 : 1,488.25 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.79/1,488.25 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.79x = 1,488.25 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.79x = 661,776.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,776.96/992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.58

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