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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.29, 1,477.86 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.29, 1,477.86 and 335.94 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.29 : 1,477.86 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.29/1,477.86 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.29x = 1,477.86 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.29x = 496,472.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,472.29/985.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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