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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,475.24 and 334.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,475.24 and 334.48 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,475.24 = 334.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,475.24 = 334.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,475.24 × 334.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 493,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,438.28/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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