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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 985.99, 1,479.44 and 369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 985.99, 1,479.44 and 369.62 is: 554.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    985.99 : 1,479.44 = 369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    985.99/1,479.44 = 369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    985.99x = 1,479.44 × 369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    985.99x = 546,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,824.14/985.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.59

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