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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.95, 1,478.79 and 369.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.95, 1,478.79 and 369.63 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.95 : 1,478.79 = 369.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.95/1,478.79 = 369.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.95x = 1,478.79 × 369.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.95x = 546,605.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,605.15/985.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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