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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.11, 1,477.90 and 335.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.11, 1,477.90 and 335.85 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.11 : 1,477.90 = 335.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.11/1,477.90 = 335.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.11x = 1,477.90 × 335.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.11x = 496,343.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,343.65/985.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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