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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.98, 1,477.06 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.98, 1,477.06 and 335.76 is: 503.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.98 : 1,477.06 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.98/1,477.06 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.98x = 1,477.06 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.98x = 495,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,937.67/984.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.50

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