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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.55, 1,479.81 and 337.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.55, 1,479.81 and 337.14 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.55 : 1,479.81 = 337.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.55/1,479.81 = 337.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.55x = 1,479.81 × 337.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.55x = 498,903.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,903.14/986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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