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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.65, 1,480 and 337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.65, 1,480 and 337.38 is: 506.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.65 : 1,480 = 337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.65/1,480 = 337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.65x = 1,480 × 337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.65x = 499,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,322.40/986.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.08

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