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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.92, 1,477.05 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.92, 1,477.05 and 335.50 is: 503.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.92 : 1,477.05 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.92/1,477.05 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.92x = 1,477.05 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.92x = 495,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,550.28/984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.14

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