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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.96, 1,489.37 and 299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.96, 1,489.37 and 299.61 is: 449.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.96 : 1,489.37 = 299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.96/1,489.37 = 299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.96x = 1,489.37 × 299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.96x = 446,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,228.65/992.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.39

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