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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.98, 1,478.56 and 336.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.98, 1,478.56 and 336.77 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.98 : 1,478.56 = 336.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.98/1,478.56 = 336.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.98x = 1,478.56 × 336.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.98x = 497,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,934.65/985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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