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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.92, 1,490.22 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.92, 1,490.22 and 415.96 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.92 : 1,490.22 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.92/1,490.22 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.92x = 1,490.22 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.92x = 619,871.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,871.91/992.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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