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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.22, 1,479.63 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.22, 1,479.63 and 336.95 is: 505.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.22 : 1,479.63 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.22/1,479.63 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.22x = 1,479.63 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.22x = 498,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,561.33/986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.53

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