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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.60, 1,479.82 and 337.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.60, 1,479.82 and 337.31 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.60 : 1,479.82 = 337.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.60/1,479.82 = 337.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.60x = 1,479.82 × 337.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.60x = 499,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,158.08/986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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