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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.98, 1,478.66 and 336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.98, 1,478.66 and 336.56 is: 504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.98 : 1,478.66 = 336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.98/1,478.66 = 336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.98x = 1,478.66 × 336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.98x = 497,662.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,662.35/985.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.74

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