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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.26, 1,476.60 and 335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.26, 1,476.60 and 335.42 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.26 : 1,476.60 = 335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.26/1,476.60 = 335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.26x = 1,476.60 × 335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.26x = 495,281.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,281.17/984.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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