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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.20, 1,476.78 and 335.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.20, 1,476.78 and 335.44 is: 502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.20 : 1,476.78 = 335.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.20/1,476.78 = 335.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.20x = 1,476.78 × 335.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.20x = 495,371.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,371.08/985.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.81

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