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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.14, 1,476.78 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.14, 1,476.78 and 335.41 is: 502.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.14 : 1,476.78 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.14/1,476.78 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.14x = 1,476.78 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.14x = 495,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,326.78/985.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.80

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