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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.98, 1,473.24 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.98, 1,473.24 and 333.17 is: 499.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.98 : 1,473.24 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.98/1,473.24 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.98x = 1,473.24 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.98x = 490,839.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,839.37/981.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.85

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