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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.20, 1,479.57 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.20, 1,479.57 and 336.94 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.20 : 1,479.57 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.20/1,479.57 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.20x = 1,479.57 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.20x = 498,526.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,526.32/986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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