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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.04, 1,477.88 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.04, 1,477.88 and 437.68 is: 656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.04 : 1,477.88 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.04/1,477.88 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.04x = 1,477.88 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.04x = 646,838.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,838.52/985.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.66

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