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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.49, 1,477.93 and 336.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.49, 1,477.93 and 336.07 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.49 : 1,477.93 = 336.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.49/1,477.93 = 336.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.49x = 1,477.93 × 336.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.49x = 496,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,687.94/985.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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