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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.65, 1,478.50 and 336.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.65, 1,478.50 and 336.38 is: 504.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.65 : 1,478.50 = 336.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.65/1,478.50 = 336.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.65x = 1,478.50 × 336.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.65x = 497,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,329.60/985.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.57

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