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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.96, 1,479.84 and 337.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.96, 1,479.84 and 337.54 is: 506.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.96 : 1,479.84 = 337.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.96/1,479.84 = 337.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.96x = 1,479.84 × 337.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.96x = 499,505.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,505.19/986.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.10

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