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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.63, 1,478.44 and 301.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.63, 1,478.44 and 301.63 is: 452.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.63 : 1,478.44 = 301.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.63/1,478.44 = 301.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.63x = 1,478.44 × 301.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.63x = 445,941.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,941.86/985.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.44

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