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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.21, 1,475.43 and 334.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.21, 1,475.43 and 334.80 is: 501.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.21 : 1,475.43 = 334.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.21/1,475.43 = 334.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.21x = 1,475.43 × 334.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.21x = 493,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,973.96/984.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.90

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