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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.82, 1,480.25 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.82, 1,480.25 and 337.60 is: 506.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.82 : 1,480.25 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.82/1,480.25 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.82x = 1,480.25 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.82x = 499,732.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,732.40/986.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.41

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