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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.40, 1,479.46 and 337.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.40, 1,479.46 and 337.04 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.40 : 1,479.46 = 337.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.40/1,479.46 = 337.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.40x = 1,479.46 × 337.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.40x = 498,637.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,637.20/986.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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