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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.31, 1,478.52 and 336.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.31, 1,478.52 and 336.69 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.31 : 1,478.52 = 336.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.31/1,478.52 = 336.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.31x = 1,478.52 × 336.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.31x = 497,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,802.90/986.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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