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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.68, 1,476.09 and 334.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.68, 1,476.09 and 334.96 is: 502.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.68 : 1,476.09 = 334.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.68/1,476.09 = 334.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.68x = 1,476.09 × 334.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.68x = 494,431.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,431.11/984.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.12

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