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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.69, 1,479.12 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.69, 1,479.12 and 336.88 is: 505.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.69 : 1,479.12 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.69/1,479.12 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.69x = 1,479.12 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.69x = 498,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,285.95/985.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.52

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