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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.76, 1,478.68 and 336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.76, 1,478.68 and 336.50 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.76 : 1,478.68 = 336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.76/1,478.68 = 336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.76x = 1,478.68 × 336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.76x = 497,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,575.82/985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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