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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.38, 1,476.48 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.38, 1,476.48 and 335.04 is: 502.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.38 : 1,476.48 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.38/1,476.48 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.38x = 1,476.48 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.38x = 494,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,679.86/984.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.53

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