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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.53, 1,478.33 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.53, 1,478.33 and 336.25 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.53 : 1,478.33 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.53/1,478.33 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.53x = 1,478.33 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.53x = 497,088.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,088.46/985.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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