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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.18, 1,477.78 and 335.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.18, 1,477.78 and 335.90 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.18 : 1,477.78 = 335.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.18/1,477.78 = 335.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.18x = 1,477.78 × 335.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.18x = 496,386.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,386.30/985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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