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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.95, 1,489.83 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.95, 1,489.83 and 444.76 is: 667.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.95 : 1,489.83 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.95/1,489.83 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.95x = 1,489.83 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.95x = 662,616.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,616.79/992.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.32

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