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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.72, 1,477.11 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.72, 1,477.11 and 335.46 is: 503.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.72 : 1,477.11 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.72/1,477.11 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.72x = 1,477.11 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.72x = 495,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,511.32/984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.20

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