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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.29, 1,479.44 and 337.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.29, 1,479.44 and 337.03 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.29 : 1,479.44 = 337.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.29/1,479.44 = 337.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.29x = 1,479.44 × 337.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.29x = 498,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,619.36/986.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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