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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,476.50 and 335.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,476.50 and 335.09 is: 502.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,476.50 = 335.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,476.50 = 335.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,476.50 × 335.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 494,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,762.40/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.62

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