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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.18, 1,477.80 and 408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.18, 1,477.80 and 408.10 is: 612.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.18 : 1,477.80 = 408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.18/1,477.80 = 408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.18x = 1,477.80 × 408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.18x = 603,090.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,090.18/985.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.16

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