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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.94, 1,478.84 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.94, 1,478.84 and 369.66 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.94 : 1,478.84 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.94/1,478.84 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.94x = 1,478.84 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.94x = 546,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,666.15/985.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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