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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.13, 1,475.28 and 334.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.13, 1,475.28 and 334.42 is: 501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.13 : 1,475.28 = 334.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.13/1,475.28 = 334.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.13x = 1,475.28 × 334.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.13x = 493,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,359.45/984.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.32

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