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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.06, 1,479.11 and 336.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.06, 1,479.11 and 336.85 is: 505.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.06 : 1,479.11 = 336.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.06/1,479.11 = 336.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.06x = 1,479.11 × 336.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.06x = 498,232.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,232.82/986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.28

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