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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.12, 1,479 and 336.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.12, 1,479 and 336.74 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.12 : 1,479 = 336.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.12/1,479 = 336.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.12x = 1,479 × 336.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.12x = 498,038.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,038.46/986.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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