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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.91, 1,478.77 and 336.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.91, 1,478.77 and 336.61 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.91 : 1,478.77 = 336.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.91/1,478.77 = 336.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.91x = 1,478.77 × 336.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.91x = 497,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,768.77/985.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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