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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.17, 1,477.26 and 437.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.17, 1,477.26 and 437.52 is: 656.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.17 : 1,477.26 = 437.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.17/1,477.26 = 437.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.17x = 1,477.26 × 437.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.17x = 646,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,330.80/985.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.06

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