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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.02, 1,477.26 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.02, 1,477.26 and 437.20 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.02 : 1,477.26 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.02/1,477.26 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.02x = 1,477.26 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.02x = 645,858.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,858.07/985.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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