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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.46, 1,476.68 and 335.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.46, 1,476.68 and 335.64 is: 503.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.46 : 1,476.68 = 335.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.46/1,476.68 = 335.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.46x = 1,476.68 × 335.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.46x = 495,632.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,632.88/984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.46

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