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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.03, 1,477.62 and 326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.03, 1,477.62 and 326.88 is: 490.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.03 : 1,477.62 = 326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.03/1,477.62 = 326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.03x = 1,477.62 × 326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.03x = 483,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,004.43/985.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.35

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