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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.87, 1,480.52 and 337.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.87, 1,480.52 and 337.60 is: 506.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.87 : 1,480.52 = 337.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.87/1,480.52 = 337.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.87x = 1,480.52 × 337.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.87x = 499,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,820.69/986.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.47

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