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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.19, 1,477.79 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.19, 1,477.79 and 437.22 is: 655.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.19 : 1,477.79 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.19/1,477.79 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.19x = 1,477.79 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.19x = 646,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,117.16/985.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.83

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