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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.64, 1,477.53 and 335.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.64, 1,477.53 and 335.91 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.64 : 1,477.53 = 335.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.64/1,477.53 = 335.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.64x = 1,477.53 × 335.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.64x = 496,317.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,317.10/985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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