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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.58, 1,478.25 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.58, 1,478.25 and 336.96 is: 504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.58 : 1,478.25 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.58/1,478.25 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.58x = 1,478.25 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.58x = 498,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,111.12/986.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.89

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