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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,475.35 and 496.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,475.35 and 496.97 is: 744.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,475.35 = 496.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,475.35 = 496.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,475.35 × 496.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 733,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,201.60/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.30

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