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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.55, 1,476.28 and 334.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.55, 1,476.28 and 334.93 is: 502.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.55 : 1,476.28 = 334.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.55/1,476.28 = 334.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.55x = 1,476.28 × 334.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.55x = 494,450.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,450.46/984.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.21

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