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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.97, 1,479.20 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.97, 1,479.20 and 336.69 is: 505.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.97 : 1,479.20 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.97/1,479.20 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.97x = 1,479.20 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.97x = 498,030.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,030.16/985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.12

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