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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.22, 1,477.38 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.22, 1,477.38 and 335.78 is: 503.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.22 : 1,477.38 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.22/1,477.38 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.22x = 1,477.38 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.22x = 496,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,074.66/985.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.52

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