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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.15, 1,476.06 and 334.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.15, 1,476.06 and 334.89 is: 502.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.15 : 1,476.06 = 334.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.15/1,476.06 = 334.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.15x = 1,476.06 × 334.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.15x = 494,317.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,317.73/984.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.28

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