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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.16, 1,479.68 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.16, 1,479.68 and 336.96 is: 505.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.16 : 1,479.68 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.16/1,479.68 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.16x = 1,479.68 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.16x = 498,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,592.97/986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.59

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