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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.33, 1,479.42 and 337.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.33, 1,479.42 and 337.05 is: 505.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.33 : 1,479.42 = 337.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.33/1,479.42 = 337.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.33x = 1,479.42 × 337.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.33x = 498,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,638.51/986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.55

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