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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.43, 1,477.94 and 335.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.43, 1,477.94 and 335.81 is: 503.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.43 : 1,477.94 = 335.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.43/1,477.94 = 335.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.43x = 1,477.94 × 335.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.43x = 496,297.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,297.96/985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.64

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