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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.79, 1,478.61 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.79, 1,478.61 and 336.44 is: 504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.79 : 1,478.61 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.79/1,478.61 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.79x = 1,478.61 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.79x = 497,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,456.16/985.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.63

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