Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984, 1,476 and 334.74
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 984, 1,476 and 334.74 is: 502.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
984 : 1,476 = 334.74 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
984/1,476 = 334.74/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
984x = 1,476 × 334.74 - Step 4: Simplify right side
984x = 494,076.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,076.24/984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.11
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