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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.52, 1,476.81 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.52, 1,476.81 and 335.25 is: 502.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.52 : 1,476.81 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.52/1,476.81 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.52x = 1,476.81 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.52x = 495,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,100.55/984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.88

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