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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.29, 1,476.36 and 334.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.29, 1,476.36 and 334.94 is: 502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.29 : 1,476.36 = 334.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.29/1,476.36 = 334.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.29x = 1,476.36 × 334.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.29x = 494,484.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,484.64/984.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.38

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