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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.56, 1,477.74 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.56, 1,477.74 and 437.46 is: 655.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.56 : 1,477.74 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.56/1,477.74 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.56x = 1,477.74 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.56x = 646,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,452.14/985.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.92

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