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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986.98, 1,480.06 and 337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986.98, 1,480.06 and 337.77 is: 506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986.98 : 1,480.06 = 337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986.98/1,480.06 = 337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986.98x = 1,480.06 × 337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986.98x = 499,919.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,919.87/986.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.51

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