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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.66, 1,478.75 and 336.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.66, 1,478.75 and 336.46 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.66 : 1,478.75 = 336.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.66/1,478.75 = 336.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.66x = 1,478.75 × 336.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.66x = 497,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,540.23/985.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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