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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.70, 1,480.18 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.70, 1,480.18 and 337.26 is: 505.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.70 : 1,480.18 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.70/1,480.18 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.70x = 1,480.18 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.70x = 499,205.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,205.51/986.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.93

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