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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.07, 1,479.26 and 336.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.07, 1,479.26 and 336.66 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.07 : 1,479.26 = 336.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.07/1,479.26 = 336.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.07x = 1,479.26 × 336.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.07x = 498,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,002.97/986.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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