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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.64, 1,477.06 and 335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.64, 1,477.06 and 335.56 is: 503.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.64 : 1,477.06 = 335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.64/1,477.06 = 335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.64x = 1,477.06 × 335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.64x = 495,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,642.25/984.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.37

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