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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.83, 1,479 and 369.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.83, 1,479 and 369.54 is: 554.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.83 : 1,479 = 369.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.83/1,479 = 369.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.83x = 1,479 × 369.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.83x = 546,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,549.66/985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.41

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