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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.36, 1,479.53 and 337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.36, 1,479.53 and 337.10 is: 505.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.36 : 1,479.53 = 337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.36/1,479.53 = 337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.36x = 1,479.53 × 337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.36x = 498,743.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,743.01/986.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.64

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