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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.93, 1,477.34 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.93, 1,477.34 and 335.67 is: 503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.93 : 1,477.34 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.93/1,477.34 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.93x = 1,477.34 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.93x = 495,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,898.72/984.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.49

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