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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.10, 1,477.32 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.10, 1,477.32 and 437.28 is: 655.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.10 : 1,477.32 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.10/1,477.32 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.10x = 1,477.32 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.10x = 646,002.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,002.49/985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.77

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