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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.37, 1,478.12 and 336.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.37, 1,478.12 and 336.15 is: 504.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.37 : 1,478.12 = 336.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.37/1,478.12 = 336.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.37x = 1,478.12 × 336.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.37x = 496,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,868.36/985.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.25

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