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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.92, 1,489.38 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.92, 1,489.38 and 445 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.92 : 1,489.38 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.92/1,489.38 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.92x = 1,489.38 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.92x = 662,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,774.10/992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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