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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,477.34 and 335.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,477.34 and 335.72 is: 503.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,477.34 = 335.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,477.34 = 335.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,477.34 × 335.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 495,972.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,972.58/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.48

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