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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.89, 1,478.88 and 336.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.89, 1,478.88 and 336.63 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.89 : 1,478.88 = 336.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.89/1,478.88 = 336.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.89x = 1,478.88 × 336.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.89x = 497,835.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,835.37/985.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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