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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.48, 1,477.81 and 336.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.48, 1,477.81 and 336.27 is: 504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.48 : 1,477.81 = 336.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.48/1,477.81 = 336.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.48x = 1,477.81 × 336.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.48x = 496,943.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,943.17/985.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.27

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