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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,476.02 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,476.02 and 334.80 is: 502.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,476.02 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,476.02 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,476.02 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 494,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,169.82/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.17

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