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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.67, 1,477.22 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.67, 1,477.22 and 399.99 is: 599.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.67 : 1,477.22 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.67/1,477.22 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.67x = 1,477.22 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.67x = 590,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,865.84/985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.46

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