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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.80, 1,477.26 and 335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.80, 1,477.26 and 335.52 is: 503.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.80 : 1,477.26 = 335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.80/1,477.26 = 335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.80x = 1,477.26 × 335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.80x = 495,650.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,650.28/984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.30

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