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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.06, 1,477.95 and 436.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.06, 1,477.95 and 436.85 is: 655.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.06 : 1,477.95 = 436.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.06/1,477.95 = 436.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.06x = 1,477.95 × 436.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.06x = 645,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,642.46/985.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.43

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