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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.92, 1,480.76 and 337.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.92, 1,480.76 and 337.28 is: 506.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.92 : 1,480.76 = 337.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.92/1,480.76 = 337.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.92x = 1,480.76 × 337.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.92x = 499,430.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,430.73/986.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.05

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