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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.54, 1,478.54 and 336.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.54, 1,478.54 and 336.28 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.54 : 1,478.54 = 336.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.54/1,478.54 = 336.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.54x = 1,478.54 × 336.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.54x = 497,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,203.43/985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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