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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.27, 1,477.59 and 335.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.27, 1,477.59 and 335.83 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.27 : 1,477.59 = 335.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.27/1,477.59 = 335.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.27x = 1,477.59 × 335.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.27x = 496,219.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,219.05/985.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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