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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.69, 1,476.68 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.69, 1,476.68 and 335.25 is: 502.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.69 : 1,476.68 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.69/1,476.68 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.69x = 1,476.68 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.69x = 495,055.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,055.29/984.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.75

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