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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.55, 1,478.12 and 336.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.55, 1,478.12 and 336.06 is: 504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.55 : 1,478.12 = 336.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.55/1,478.12 = 336.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.55x = 1,478.12 × 336.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.55x = 496,735.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,735.33/985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.02

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