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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.73, 1,478.75 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.73, 1,478.75 and 336.32 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.73 : 1,478.75 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.73/1,478.75 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.73x = 1,478.75 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.73x = 497,324.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,324.12/985.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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