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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.97, 1,480.01 and 337.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.97, 1,480.01 and 337.44 is: 506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.97 : 1,480.01 = 337.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.97/1,480.01 = 337.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.97x = 1,480.01 × 337.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.97x = 499,412.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,412.89/986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.01

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