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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.88, 1,477.56 and 336.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.88, 1,477.56 and 336.10 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.88 : 1,477.56 = 336.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.88/1,477.56 = 336.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.88x = 1,477.56 × 336.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.88x = 496,607.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,607.92/984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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