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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.08, 1,477.88 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.08, 1,477.88 and 437.13 is: 655.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.08 : 1,477.88 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.08/1,477.88 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.08x = 1,477.88 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.08x = 646,030.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,030.45/985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.82

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