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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.16, 1,476.17 and 334.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.16, 1,476.17 and 334.90 is: 502.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.16 : 1,476.17 = 334.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.16/1,476.17 = 334.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.16x = 1,476.17 × 334.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.16x = 494,369.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,369.33/984.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.33

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