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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.94, 1,477.68 and 335.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.94, 1,477.68 and 335.74 is: 503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.94 : 1,477.68 = 335.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.94/1,477.68 = 335.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.94x = 1,477.68 × 335.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.94x = 496,116.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,116.28/984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.70

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