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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,477.52 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985, 1,477.52 and 301 is: 451.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 1,477.52 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/1,477.52 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 1,477.52 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 444,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,733.52/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.51

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