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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.88, 1,490.28 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.88, 1,490.28 and 480.24 is: 720.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.88 : 1,490.28 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.88/1,490.28 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.88x = 1,490.28 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.88x = 715,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,692.07/992.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.82

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