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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.34, 1,478.42 and 336.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.34, 1,478.42 and 336.12 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.34 : 1,478.42 = 336.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.34/1,478.42 = 336.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.34x = 1,478.42 × 336.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.34x = 496,926.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,926.53/985.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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