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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.70, 1,477.53 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.70, 1,477.53 and 335.94 is: 503.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.70 : 1,477.53 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.70/1,477.53 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.70x = 1,477.53 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.70x = 496,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,361.43/985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.56

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