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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.28, 1,479.60 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.28, 1,479.60 and 337.44 is: 506.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.28 : 1,479.60 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.28/1,479.60 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.28x = 1,479.60 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.28x = 499,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,276.22/986.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.22

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