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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.64, 1,478.28 and 336.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.64, 1,478.28 and 336.36 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.64 : 1,478.28 = 336.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.64/1,478.28 = 336.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.64x = 1,478.28 × 336.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.64x = 497,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,234.26/985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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