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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.61, 1,477.28 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.61, 1,477.28 and 335.41 is: 503.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.61 : 1,477.28 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.61/1,477.28 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.61x = 1,477.28 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.61x = 495,492.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,492.81/984.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.24

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