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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.08, 1,476.01 and 334.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.08, 1,476.01 and 334.79 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.08 : 1,476.01 = 334.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.08/1,476.01 = 334.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.08x = 1,476.01 × 334.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.08x = 494,153.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,153.39/984.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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