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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.54, 1,478.31 and 336.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.54, 1,478.31 and 336.19 is: 504.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.54 : 1,478.31 = 336.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.54/1,478.31 = 336.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.54x = 1,478.31 × 336.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.54x = 496,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,993.04/985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.29

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