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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.58, 1,477.07 and 335.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.58, 1,477.07 and 335.32 is: 503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.58 : 1,477.07 = 335.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.58/1,477.07 = 335.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.58x = 1,477.07 × 335.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.58x = 495,291.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,291.11/984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.05

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