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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.59, 1,478.58 and 336.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.59, 1,478.58 and 336.33 is: 504.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.59 : 1,478.58 = 336.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.59/1,478.58 = 336.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.59x = 1,478.58 × 336.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.59x = 497,290.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,290.81/985.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.56

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