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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.30, 1,475.91 and 334.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.30, 1,475.91 and 334.68 is: 501.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.30 : 1,475.91 = 334.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.30/1,475.91 = 334.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.30x = 1,475.91 × 334.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.30x = 493,957.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,957.56/984.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.84

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