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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,477.89 and 336.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,477.89 and 336.21 is: 503.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,477.89 = 336.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,477.89 = 336.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,477.89 × 336.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 496,881.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,881.40/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.98

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