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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.45, 1,478.66 and 336.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.45, 1,478.66 and 336.83 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.45 : 1,478.66 = 336.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.45/1,478.66 = 336.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.45x = 1,478.66 × 336.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.45x = 498,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,047.97/986.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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