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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.92, 1,478.72 and 336.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.92, 1,478.72 and 336.64 is: 504.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.92 : 1,478.72 = 336.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.92/1,478.72 = 336.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.92x = 1,478.72 × 336.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.92x = 497,796.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,796.30/985.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.91

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