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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.40, 1,477.96 and 336.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.40, 1,477.96 and 336.04 is: 504.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.40 : 1,477.96 = 336.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.40/1,477.96 = 336.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.40x = 1,477.96 × 336.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.40x = 496,653.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,653.68/985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.01

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