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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.97, 1,480.70 and 337.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.97, 1,480.70 and 337.69 is: 506.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.97 : 1,480.70 = 337.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.97/1,480.70 = 337.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.97x = 1,480.70 × 337.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.97x = 500,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,017.58/986.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.62

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