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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.23, 1,479.36 and 337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.23, 1,479.36 and 337 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.23 : 1,479.36 = 337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.23/1,479.36 = 337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.23x = 1,479.36 × 337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.23x = 498,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,544.32/986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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