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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,476.59 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,476.59 and 437.35 is: 655.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,476.59 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,476.59 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,476.59 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 645,786.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,786.64/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.41

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