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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.26, 1,478.10 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.26, 1,478.10 and 336.42 is: 504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.26 : 1,478.10 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.26/1,478.10 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.26x = 1,478.10 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.26x = 497,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,262.40/985.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.70

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