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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.94, 1,480.58 and 337.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.94, 1,480.58 and 337.52 is: 506.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.94 : 1,480.58 = 337.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.94/1,480.58 = 337.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.94x = 1,480.58 × 337.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.94x = 499,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,725.36/986.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.34

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