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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.66, 1,478.70 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.66, 1,478.70 and 336.52 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.66 : 1,478.70 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.66/1,478.70 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.66x = 1,478.70 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.66x = 497,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,612.12/985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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