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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.69, 1,480.05 and 337.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.69, 1,480.05 and 337.40 is: 506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.69 : 1,480.05 = 337.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.69/1,480.05 = 337.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.69x = 1,480.05 × 337.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.69x = 499,368.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,368.87/986.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.11

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