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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.04, 1,476.63 and 436.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.04, 1,476.63 and 436.91 is: 654.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.04 : 1,476.63 = 436.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.04/1,476.63 = 436.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.04x = 1,476.63 × 436.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.04x = 645,158.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,158.10/985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.96

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