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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,477.85 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,477.85 and 335.81 is: 503.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,477.85 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,477.85 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,477.85 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 496,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,278.82/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.80

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