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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.22, 1,476.54 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.22, 1,476.54 and 334.96 is: 502.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.22 : 1,476.54 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.22/1,476.54 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.22x = 1,476.54 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.22x = 494,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,581.84/984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.51

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