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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.55, 1,477.98 and 327.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.55, 1,477.98 and 327.31 is: 490.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.55 : 1,477.98 = 327.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.55/1,477.98 = 327.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.55x = 1,477.98 × 327.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.55x = 483,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,753.94/985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.85

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