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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.88, 1,478.68 and 336.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.88, 1,478.68 and 336.53 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.88 : 1,478.68 = 336.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.88/1,478.68 = 336.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.88x = 1,478.68 × 336.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.88x = 497,620.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,620.18/985.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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