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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.87, 1,488.83 and 299.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.87, 1,488.83 and 299.41 is: 448.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.87 : 1,488.83 = 299.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.87/1,488.83 = 299.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.87x = 1,488.83 × 299.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.87x = 445,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,772.08/992.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.97

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