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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985, 1,477.64 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985, 1,477.64 and 335.56 is: 503.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985 : 1,477.64 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985/1,477.64 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985x = 1,477.64 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985x = 495,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,836.88/985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.39

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