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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.30, 1,477.60 and 327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.30, 1,477.60 and 327.02 is: 490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.30 : 1,477.60 = 327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.30/1,477.60 = 327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.30x = 1,477.60 × 327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.30x = 483,196.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,196.55/985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.41

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