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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.91, 1,480.26 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.91, 1,480.26 and 337.62 is: 506.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.91 : 1,480.26 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.91/1,480.26 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.91x = 1,480.26 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.91x = 499,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,765.38/986.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.39

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