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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.11, 1,476.23 and 334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.11, 1,476.23 and 334.76 is: 502.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.11 : 1,476.23 = 334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.11/1,476.23 = 334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.11x = 1,476.23 × 334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.11x = 494,173.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,173.70/984.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.16

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