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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.32, 1,476.52 and 335.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.32, 1,476.52 and 335.06 is: 502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.32 : 1,476.52 = 335.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.32/1,476.52 = 335.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.32x = 1,476.52 × 335.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.32x = 494,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,722.79/984.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.60

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