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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.84, 1,480.32 and 338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.84, 1,480.32 and 338.03 is: 507.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.84 : 1,480.32 = 338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.84/1,480.32 = 338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.84x = 1,480.32 × 338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.84x = 500,383.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,383.48/986.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.06

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