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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.63, 1,479.94 and 337.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.63, 1,479.94 and 337.34 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.63 : 1,479.94 = 337.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.63/1,479.94 = 337.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.63x = 1,479.94 × 337.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.63x = 499,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,245.82/986.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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