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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.32, 1,477.98 and 336.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.32, 1,477.98 and 336.24 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.32 : 1,477.98 = 336.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.32/1,477.98 = 336.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.32x = 1,477.98 × 336.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.32x = 496,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,956.00/985.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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