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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.51, 1,476.91 and 335.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.51, 1,476.91 and 335.19 is: 502.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.51 : 1,476.91 = 335.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.51/1,476.91 = 335.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.51x = 1,476.91 × 335.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.51x = 495,045.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,045.46/984.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.84

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