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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.04, 1,476.12 and 334.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.04, 1,476.12 and 334.72 is: 502.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.04 : 1,476.12 = 334.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.04/1,476.12 = 334.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.04x = 1,476.12 × 334.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.04x = 494,086.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,086.89/984.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.10

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