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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.05, 1,475.54 and 334.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.05, 1,475.54 and 334.43 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.05 : 1,475.54 = 334.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.05/1,475.54 = 334.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.05x = 1,475.54 × 334.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.05x = 493,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,463.17/984.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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