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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.89, 1,480.38 and 337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.89, 1,480.38 and 337.63 is: 506.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.89 : 1,480.38 = 337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.89/1,480.38 = 337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.89x = 1,480.38 × 337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.89x = 499,820.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,820.70/986.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.46

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