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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.24, 1,479.43 and 336.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.24, 1,479.43 and 336.76 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.24 : 1,479.43 = 336.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.24/1,479.43 = 336.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.24x = 1,479.43 × 336.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.24x = 498,209.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,209.57/986.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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