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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.84, 1,477.30 and 335.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.84, 1,477.30 and 335.49 is: 503.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.84 : 1,477.30 = 335.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.84/1,477.30 = 335.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.84x = 1,477.30 × 335.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.84x = 495,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,617.70/984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.25

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